Brief Summary…

• Recycled silver Victorian shillings
• Hand carved and engraved trees
• Hand cut from the shilling with traditional jewellers piercing saw.
• Free engraving of special initials on reverse
• Hairy Growler sterling silver earring wires
• Size :  24mm * 15mm
• Symbolism: connection, balance, life, legacy, strength, wisdom, passing of time, vibrance, creation
• Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
• made with Love

A little more detail…Moonlit silhouettes.

Autumn tree earrings – handmade and Recycled sterling silver shillings

These wonderful silver springtime tree of life earrings are inspired by March walks in the local woodlands. I have created them using only traditional methods and tools. Each pair the result of time, patience and green principles.

Old English silver shilling coins are used. These coins become uncollectible due to wear and use over 100 years of trade. Important details to a collector are missing, rendering the coin ‘scrap’. This allows the opportunity to create new, contemporary offerings, without consuming newly processed silver.

The mining and processing of precious metals is extremely destructive to the environment. An unseen and little talked about unethical industry. If you would like a small inscription on the reverse of the pendant please feel free to leave some details, e.g date, initials, ‘with love’, etc.

The reverse of the earrings can be engraved with personal initials upon request. They are presented on sterling silver ear wires. Handcrafted and recycled in Cambridge, UK. Sizes : Approx 24 mm * 15 mm

rees, with their long lifespans, deep roots, and towering branches, are a rich source of inspiration. Their immense presence makes you ponder life, death, rebirth, wisdom, resilience, connection, and spirituality. Trees embody the power of life and growth, starting as small seeds and evolving into magnificent beings, mirroring human development and the passage of time.

The seasonal cycles of dormancy and regrowth, particularly evident in deciduous trees, make them potent symbols of rebirth, renewal, and the cyclical nature of life, death, and resurrection.Many cultures associate trees, especially those bearing fruit, with fertility and abundance.

Trees, enduring through countless seasons and harsh weather, represent strength, resilience, and the ability to withstand and overcome challenges, serving as wonderful symbols of hope and perseverance. The remarkable lifespan of trees bring to mind enduring life and legacy. They can be seen as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, connecting humans to ancestors, God, and a deeper sense of spirituality.

The intricate root systems and expansive branches make us feel the inherent interconnectedness of all life on Earth, highlighting the interdependence of nature, animals, and humanity. Trees are frequently used to represent family lineage, with roots representing ancestors and branches signifying generations, emphasizing heritage and continuity.