Category Archives: Why?

the hidden lives of old coins
The hidden lives of old coins.

Why I Turn old Money into Jewellery There is an old half crown on my [...]

handmade and recycled silver coin oak leaf charm for a tree sculpture, necklace or bracelet
The Meaning of Woodland Symbols in Jewellery

Woodland symbols have appeared in jewellery for as long as people have marked metal with [...]

hare necklace individually handmade and recycled from an old Victorian silver coins
Why Handmade Silver Jewellery Feels Different to Mass-Produced Pieces

People often say that handmade silver jewellery feels different. Not just in how it looks, but in [...]

How Saw‑Pierced Silver Pendants Are Made

Saw‑piercing is one of the oldest and most direct ways of making silver jewellery. It [...]

hairy growler handcrafted and recycled jewellery made in Cambridge, England. Ethically repurposed silver and gold coins transformed into timeless art classics
Handmade British Silver Jewellery rooted in Myth, Folklore & Nature

Hairy Growler I make silver jewellery the old way — by hand, at the bench, [...]