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Badger and the Moon

Badger and moon earrings made from recycled silver shillings

Badger and the Moon

The campfire flickers in the deepest night

Sparks fly up to paint the sky with splashes of flame

The cold dark yawns above the tree branches

Threatening to swallow the small patch of light whole

The moon is a glinting eye, silver and all-seeing.

In the brambles, a gentle badger creeps

Paws silent against dead leaves

The damp earth a rich brown coating over stone and root

Albion’s spirit soars high over the woods,

Uncaged for that cold, still moment.

£235

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

(1 customer review)

Badger and the Moon

Badger and Moon earrings – handmade and recycled sterling silver shilling coin.

I recycled these little badger and moon stud earrings from an English sterling silver shilling coin. These coins are unwanted by coin collectors due to wear marks from being used to buy and sell over one hundred years ago. Rather than let them be melted down for the silver, I transform them into something desirable. By doing this, I help retain the historical details and the original aesthetic is maintained.

I individually hand cut, carve and engrave the badgers and the moon from a silver shilling with a traditional jewellers hand tools. The unusual triplet of earrings allows you to wear a traditional pair, or asymmetrical variation of badger and moon. It also means you have a spare in case the worst occurs!

Each set is completely unique, contemporary, ethical and beautiful. They are presented complete with a sterling silver ‘off-cut’. This demonstrates the origins of the badgers and connects them to their unique, recycled material history. Alternatively, you can check out some Raven Moon stud earrings, or branch out with some Rowan leaf stud earrings.

sizes approx : 13mm * 13 mm

1 review for Badger and the Moon

Rated 5 out of 5

Deanna Nicholson (verified owner) – 2nd July 2020

The tiny details on their fur and little faces as they gaze up to the full moon are wonderful. Everything Les makes is a work of art with a life of its own and my daughters were thrilled. Very practical too as the stud backings are very secure.

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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.

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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.

Size Guide