Baby seahorses

Baby seahorses

Baby Seahorses

wee seahorse Coin Necklace pendants – handmade and repurposed from old sterling silver shilling coins

Brief Summary…

  • Pre 1919 solid sterling silver Shilling coins
  • Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian shillings
  • Optional Chain: Sterling Silver.
  • Recommended Chain Thickness : Finesse / Flourish
  • Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
  • Size : Approx 25mm * 18mm and smaller one 20mm * 16mm
  • Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
SKU: ul0011 Categories: , ,

£108

(12 customer reviews)

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Necklace selection
no necklace or cord thank you. Finesse Silver chain 16 inch +£53 Flourish Silver chain 16 inch +£70 Omnia Silver chain 16 inch +£100 Finesse Silver chain 17 inch +£55 Flourish Silver chain 17 inch +£74 Omnia Silver chain 17 inch +£105 Finesse Silver chain 18 inch +£58 Flourish Silver chain 18 inch +£77 Omnia Silver chain 18 inch +£110 Finesse Silver chain 21 inch +£67 Flourish Silver chain 21 inch +£90 Omnia Silver chain 21 inch +£135 Finesse Silver chain 24 inch +£73 Flourish Silver chain 24 inch +£103 Omnia Silver chain 24 inch +£155 Finesse Silver chain 32 inch +£106 Flourish Silver chain 32 inch +£139 Omnia Silver chain 32 inch +£228 Black Adjustable length braided cotton neck cord Choco Adjustable braided cotton neckcord Zesty Green Adjustable braided cotton neckcord Red adjustable braided cotton neckcord Yellow Adjustable braided cotton neckcord
Wee charm on silver hook? (if silver chain is chosen)
No charm thank you Heart +£5 Thunder bolt +£5 Star +£5 Moon +£6 Acorn +£16 Oak leaf +£22 Paw print +£24 Lucky +£28 Feather +£28
Style of wee charm on hook (if silver chain is chosen)
No charm thank you Reddish copper Golden bronze Silver +£5 22ct Gold +£495
Little felt polishing pad

Baby Seahorses

wee seahorse Coin Necklace pendants – handmade and repurposed from old sterling silver shilling coins

A Little More Detail…

This sweet little seahorse pendants have been lovingly hand-cut with enormous care from original, rare Victorian sterling silver shillings. Unfortunately coin collectors do not particularly value coins with wear marks, etc, which generally means they are scrapped for their high silver content. It is these marks which i am interested in, the signs of the coin’s individual and unique journey between people and through time.

The coins themselves are the perfect medium for this beautiful design, and encapsulate, the ethically green process of recycling unusable currency. Instead of destructively mining new metals from our environment, these old and uncollectible coins are saved from the melting pot so their history can continue.

Firstly, the design is sketched, freehand, onto the coin. Then, the design is hand-cut and carved using traditional hand-saws, chisels, and files. The traditional process allows me to have a close connection to each piece, which in turn ensures that the end result is personal and unique, as well as reaching the high standard of art that I hold myself to.

There are two wee seahorse designs to choose from; the first is the bigger of the two and involves flattening the shilling, whereas the smaller design can be directly cut from the shilling.

Each piece is handmade and recycled in Cambridge, England.

12 reviews for Baby seahorses

  1. SueG –

    Divine

    The detail is phenomenal on this little seahorse. I love my initials on the back too.

  2. mummysmurf –

    Anoth beautiful piece

    I love this pendant! After getting a fork bangle last year, I was chuffed to bits that my OH had ordered my birthday from the Hairy Growlers. The detail is stunning! The chain is perfect, with a clasp that is pretty enough to show!

  3. vlp1 –

    beautiful

    This is so lovely and I really love the initials on the back and the clasp which is too pretty not to show off. Thanks for another individual piece, it’s fab!

  4. Caroline –

    Beautiful!

    My new favourite piece of jewellery, this little seahorse is gorgeous, I haven’t taken it off since I received it! Thank you x

  5. Peter –

    Fantastic necklace

    Brilliant product made from a Victorian silver shilling which was so expertly made as a one off unique piece of jewellery. Great value for the price and quickly made and dispatched.

  6. Morah –

    Excellent and worth every penny!!

    Unusual, unique and just stunning!! One very pleased customer.

  7. Erik –

    Just what I was looking for

    My wife has been wanting a seahorse necklace for some time and, as our anniversary was coming up, I started to look for one. I really wanted to find something unique though, something that would also have a link to the UK (our adopted home currently). Luckily, I came across your website and knew I had hit pay dirt. She loves the necklace and I think she likes the clasp almost as much as the seahorse itself. Appreciate the quality work and the excellent service as well – great stuff!

  8. Mark –

    Even better than expected…

    My girlfriend has barely taken the necklace off since giving it to her for Christmas! I think we have a happy customer.

    The piece was even more beautiful than I expected from the pictures, I was blown away. The little star and heart added to the chain was a sign of the extra attention to detail you just don’t get even from pieces 10 times the cost.

    If you’re thinking of making the purchase, do it! Don’t hesitate. You’ll be getting an item of the highest quality at a great price.

  9. Katieclaremc –

    So beautiful

    Thank you so much for making this necklace. It is the prettiest and most unusual necklace I have ever owned. I love my initials on the back too, it feels very personal. Was a birthday present – I couldn’t be happier xx

  10. Maria (verified owner) –

    Lovely piece

    Beautiful, bought for a present for my Mum who absolutely loves it (and has received many compliments whilst wearing it!)

  11. John –

    Excellent

    Very nice product. Brought as a present and my wife loved it.

  12. John –

    Excellent

    Lovely product. Small issue is the seahorse often flips over when worn. But otherwise I would recommend and buy again. Top range of products and you get exactly as it says on the tin.

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hairy growler jewellery handcrafted and recycled in cambridge

NECKLACE INFORMATION

Many of the necklace / pendant designs are complete. These designs have a sterling silver chain attached to the pendant from both sides. This design is perfect for looking in a mirror to fasten the necklace. It also makes a fabulous feature of the handmade hook catch (and star if chosen).  The necklace length you choose includes the length of the actual pendant. Do not worry about the pendant dimensions we will take care of your order. Order the necklace length you would normally wear and the necklace you receive will sit in the perfect position..

 

BRACELET INFORMATION

Extra small : approx 170 mm

Small size : approx 185 mm

Medium size : approx 195 mm

Large size : approx 210 mm (good size if you want a looser dangly medium fit)

XL size approx 225 mm (includes an extra link; i.e. another lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc section custom made)

XXL size approx 250 mm ((includes an extra two links; i.e. another couple of lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc sections custom made)

Ring Sizes.

A local jeweller will happily provide you the ring size you require for the desired finger you wish to adorn! Its a quick, easy, simple process we all offer!However if you are buying a surprise gift please fee free to download this simple ring size guide to help.

Silver Chain lengths size guide

Silver chain lengths are many and various.  Mostly it comes down to two factors your size and individual style.  These will determine whats going to suit you at the times you are wearing it.  Click the link to see a guide of the most popular sizes and how they look, comparatively.