Recycled silver shillings
I have cut these sweet little seahorse baby pendants from Victorian Sterling Silver Shillings. These coins are rare. Unfortunately coin collectors do not particularly value coins with wear marks, etc, which generally means they are scrapped for the high silver content. It is these marks which i am interested in. These marks clearly demonstrate the long, active and wonderous journey the coin has been on. From being freshly minted in the Victorian era to being spent on who knows what over the 100 years of circulation.
There are two wee seahorses to choose from. The first is the bigger of the two, just by a ‘smidge’. To make this one I have flattened the shilling. The smaller one is cut directly from the shilling. On both coins the outline of a baby seahorse is scribed. This basic outline is then embellished with the jewellers saw. Interior details are made with hand engraving tools. After a few simple, traditional processes the old coins are transformed into a lovely pendants with fabulous history and green, ethical, honest credentials.
As always the lovely historical ‘off-cut’ is included for added interest! Handmade and recycled in Cambridge, England.
Size : Approx 25 mm * 18 mm and smaller one 20 mm * 16mm
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)
SueG –
Divine
The detail is phenomenal on this little seahorse. I love my initials on the back too.
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!
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!
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
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.
Morah –
Excellent and worth every penny!!
Unusual, unique and just stunning!! One very pleased customer.
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!
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.
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
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!)
John –
Excellent
Very nice product. Brought as a present and my wife loved it.
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.