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Running wild hare necklace pendant – handmade Recycled sterling silver coins. (If you are looking for a pair of hares to share with someone special then they will be cut from the same coin and the off cut will be supplied to connect them both to their joint origin.)
A wonderful magical hare running wild across the green fields towards your tree of life. She may represent you or the free spirit in your life, either way she looks beautiful on a necklace by herself or with your other tree of life charms.
The hare often embodies fertility, rebirth, and transformation, drawing upon ancient associations with spring, the moon, and love. It can also represent intuition, vigilance, and adaptability, as well as themes of mortality and luck. The hare’s elusive nature and swiftness contribute to its symbolic complexity, often appearing in contexts of both danger and magic.
Fertility and Rebirth:The hare’s prolific breeding and connection to spring have long linked it to fertility and renewal. In some traditions, hares are associated with goddesses of love and fertility like Aphrodite and Venus. Their ability to seemingly give birth without impregnation (due to superfetation) also contributed to this symbolism.
Transformation and Change:Like the changing seasons, the hare’s seasonal shedding of its coat and its swift movements symbolize transformation and adaptability. It can represent a call to embrace change and navigate life’s complexities with agility.
Vigilance and Intuition:Hares are known for their alertness and keen senses, making them symbols of intuition and awareness. They can represent the need to be perceptive and responsive to one’s surroundings.
Trickster and Magic:In folklore, hares can be tricksters, embodying cleverness and cunning. They are also associated with magic and mystery, often appearing in tales of shapeshifting and divination.
Moon and Lunar Cycles:Hares are often linked to the moon, particularly in East Asian cultures where the moon goddess is depicted with a hare. This connection further emphasizes themes of cyclical change and renewal.
Ancient Greece and Rome: Associated with love, fertility, and sacrifice to gods of love.
China and Japan: Linked to the moon goddess and immortality.
Germanic traditions: Connected to the goddess Eostre, the inspiration for Easter.
Paganism: Represents fertility, rebirth, and transformation, with hares appearing in various rituals and myths
Christianity: Symbol of resurrection and new life, often associated with Easter.
Size : 20 mm
*** Other charms in the pictures such as stars, moons, oak leaves, acorns are to illustrate the various looks and combinations. They are available separately within the collection. ***
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Duncan –
Perfect.
Wow. Second to none. I rarely buy anything mass produced as a gift if I can help it, so this pendant is perfect. Beautifully cut, beautifully engraved, beautifully presented. Will most definitely buy again!
Sally –
Lightness and movement
The hare captures a real sense of lightness and movement; the silver gives it a special shimmer.
Raymond –
More than happy
“It’s ace”.
sarah romp (verified owner) –
Fantastic
My running wild hare and silver chain are beautiful. Thank you so much X
Kevin –
A beautiful piece
A lovely piece with amazing detail on both sides
Sue –
Hare necklace
I purchased this hare necklace as a Christmas present for my daughter who was delighted with it. We hope to visit you in Cambridge later in the year to commission some other items.
Michelle –
Awesome!
Wow! The detail on this baby is awesome! I ordered him along with a silver star charm and bronze moon charm also from the woodland fete collection and they look exquisite together on a chain. Will also look fab with my oak leaf and acorn. Thanks Mr Growler, you clever bundle of Hairy/Hareyness!
Richard –
A unique gift.
A beautiful piece of jewellery that perfectly captures the spirit of the hare, and the fact that each one is unique is very appealing.
David –
Beautiful
The product is beautiful. You can see and feel the skill and effort put into making such a lovely piece of art / jewellery.
The effect on the recipient – even better. My wife absolutely adores it.
Karen –
Fabulous hand made hare
Beautiful charm I’ve had so many compliments on this necklace together with the moon, everyone askes where it’s from. So unusual it’s not something you see everyone else wearing I simply love it!
Charles (verified owner) –
Beautiful Running Wild Hare
Purchased the beautiful Running Wild Hare for my partner. She loves it and appreciates the detailed fine work that has gone into producing this lovely piece. Would have been absolutely perfect if it was slightly larger.
jennystevens (verified owner) –
Seeing a hare is a special thing… and this piece reflects that wonder. Just beautiful.
ruthjames (verified owner) –
Wonderful
I couldn’t be more delighted. The hare is beautifully fashioned. It is stylised but perfectly captures the essence of a running hare. The pendant feels substantial and the chain is lovely. I haven’t taken it off since it arrived. Highly recommended.
Ruth
25/04/2022