A little more detail….
The oak leaf represents the mighty oak tree, embodies strength, endurance, wisdom, and longevity. It can also symbolize stability, hospitality, and virtue, and is frequently associated with concepts of eternity and the Tree of Life.Additionally, oak leaves can represent independence, honor, and protection.
Strength and Endurance:The oak’s longevity and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions make its leaves a powerful symbol of resilience and enduring strength.
Wisdom and Longevity:Oaks are known for their long lifespans, leading to associations with wisdom, experience, and the passage of time.
Hospitality and Virtue: In some contexts, oak leaves are linked to hospitality and the welcoming nature of the oak tree, as well as virtues like honesty and integrity.
Spiritual and Religious Significance:Oak trees hold sacred significance in various cultures and religions, often representing sacredness, protection, and even divinity. For example, the Celtic Druids revered the oak, and it is mentioned in both the Christian Bible and Slavic mythology.
Personal Reflection:In a more personal context, oak leaves can symbolize a need for detailed awareness and a deeper appreciation for nuance in life, encouraging one to look closely at the details and find meaning in the ordinary
Oak leaf jewellery made from reused silver and bronze coins.
“Collect the leaves and memories of your life and add them to your tree; These beautifully simple oak leaves not only look fab on and necklace and bracelet but will also give a lovely winter feel to your tree sculpture. The also perfectly represent the strong role models and individuals in your life, keep the dearness of your loved ones close, watch your tree bloom.”
If you are lucky enough to have the tree sculpture, find your family tree in its physical form, made eternal yet ever changing. Add a leaf, a symbol of a family member, and watch your tree grow with your family.
You don’t need the tree sculpture to enjoy these leaves, wear them as beautiful nature loving single pendant on a necklace, as part of a branch of leaves spanning a bigger design you have imagined on a necklace or bracelet, representing your own personal aesthetic or family and friends.
Each leaf and charm is movable, allowing you to customise the jewellery you create and the sculpture you design.
Create show stopping, mystical necklaces with a myriad of leaves, studded with stars, or be beautifully understated with a bracelet, holding a single acorn, a symbol of your own strength, your own ability to blossom and become something magnificent.
Size : 20 mm * 8 mm
*** Other charms in the pictures such as oak leaves, acorns are to illustrate the various looks and combinations. They are available separately within the collection. ***
Kez –
beautiful
Love this. Simple but effective.
louie –
stunning charms
These look beautiful. I love anything to do with oaks trees. These tiny leaves are delightful.
MistressPolly –
Elegant but earthy
with good dose of query which for someone like me is exactly what i look for in jewellery, and that iet is had made makes it even the more valuable.
and i suspect that these wee tree of life designs will also fit on those new style charm bracelets as well.
Polly from New Zealand. 😀
Moonshine Sam –
Exquisite
Delicate little oak leaf. I love the idea of collecting these tiny charms on a bracelet!
Kerry-Anne Pearce –
The perfect gift
The perfect gift on a chain for a bridesmaid, it would look perfect on a bracelet or a necklace 🙂
rissyflower –
beautiful craft exquisite workmanship
Leaf of life is exquisite and perfectly proportioned – what a gorgeous idea to join your family together with this fabulous work
Jacqui –
Beautiful
I would be honoured to own one of these. Beautiful
Janel –
Beautiful!
This is lovely and I am adding it to my want list! Your work is amazing!
Colette –
Another one for the Christmas wish list!
So, so beautiful and perfect as always.
Jules –
Beautiful crafted piece of art
I am blown away by this jewellery, it is beautiful and not like anything I have ever seen before. Environmental and beautiful, what more can you ask for. Your heart says you just have to have it.
Tonga –
Dreamy
I will eventually own a piece of your art! It may have to be a small piece to begin with…but that’s okay. Jewelry is my weakness and when u add nature to it…it’s Dreamy!
Liza –
Perfect Fall accessory
Beautiful, simple elegance for fall wear….and easy to add on year after year!
Liza –
Perfect Beginning Necklace!
I would love to start a collection of the fall items with this necklace…and add acorn, sun, moon stars, leaves as the budget permitted!
Holly lundberg –
Woodland charm
A lovely little testament to the majesty of the forest!
Kath –
So So special!
What stunning little charms, and so beautifully designed – the whole concept of charms to wear but to also display so beautfully at home, is a brilliant idea.
magoo –
They are stunning.
Wow what lovely silver leaves. Have been seeing the bits of the tree &wandered what you were making. I really want one of these
Donéta Moore –
Lovely and Simple
I love the simplicity of this piece. I am a huge fan of Trees and anything related to them such as the acorn, branch, and the leaf in this one.
Tracey Minall –
beautiful autumn jewellery
It’s my birthday today as as an autumn baby I’m always looking for beautiful items to wear instead of the run of the mill birthstone. Wish I’d seen this beauty to ask for as my present as it says autumn to me in such a subtle but stunning way!
Gracey –
Beautiful
I have followed your work for some time. Ramming your Facebook page under my boyfriend’s nose with pointedly coughing and making oooing noises. He is yet to take the hint, I am yet to love him fully.
The Oak leaf is beautiful, delicate and utterly stunning. You manage to make something breathtaking in it’s simplicity.
I have seen some hairy growlers over the years but you have far more talent than any of the others.
Mandy A –
Just stunning
Love this idea so much, mix and match your jewellery as you want, brilliant
Marian –
Stunning work!
Every piece that I have seen by Hairy Growler is just stunning, but these especially so. Just beautiful and beautifully crafted!
kate rose –
delicately precious
Very delicate and precious, the detail is always wonderful! Love your jewelry so much.
carlym –
Hairy Growler does it again!
Just stunning, such a lovely idea! My HG earrings are always a talking point ans I can onlyimagine the discussions I could have about my growing collection of autumnal beauty and what they represent. Well done!!
Amanda –
Awesome
This will be Next on my list to buy to join my collection. Money no object I would have everything x
Beejeu –
Absolutely stunning
I love this whole series of charms. The Tree of life is such great symbolism for collectible charms and the tree to store them on is inspired.
Janae Johnson –
My favorite
Silver and Stars…They make my heart sing. <3
LollyP –
Timeless!
A seriously classy piece, up fussy but organic and tactile. One for the wish list!
Corbs –
Just Beautiful….
One of my favourite things to do in autumn is walk around the woods near me, it is my most favourite season and these pieces completely reflect everything I love, the woods and jewellery xx stunning xx
jan –
gorgeous
Having finally got my hands on my Xmas present, I haven’t taken it off yet. It’s beautiful, and I look forward to adding an acorn and bronze leaf to it 🙂 Will be pointing my family to your site when they ask for gift ideas in the future…. Jan
Liz –
☺
This was a xmas gift to myself, I have looked for a oak leaf & acorn necklace for a while & I love it. The detail is perfect.
Vikki –
Stunning
Delicate and eye catching. The fit is perfect too. I have had a lot of comments about the necklace and someone asked me the other day ‘is that a hairy growler?’ She has been following you work for sometime but never ordered anything , so now that she has seen a real one I think she will. Thanks again your work is simply stunning.
Elin –
Thank you!
Thank you so much ^_^
Absolutely perfect just as I hoped. Silver has a distinctive feel to it and is so much nicer to wear.
Kristi –
Simply Beautiful
I am so happy with my necklace. It is lovely, truly. I got it to remind me of my brother who died last month. I chose the oak leaf because it symbolizes the strength of the oak tree (family), and the twinkling star, which in my mind, is my little brother, looking down on me and keeping watch over me. I wear it every day. So very special and simply beautiful. Thank you, Les!
Laura (verified owner) –
Love it
My little oak leaf (in the bronze) means something special to me. Tactile and nicely finished, thank you xxx
Katherine –
Delightful little leaf!
Looks wonderful on the chain, together with the moon and star charms. Absolutely delighted with it.
Ann –
Well-made. Unique.
I love this necklace! I have received many compliments. It is simple, but so unique.
ingrid.williams73 (verified owner) –
The perfect gift for my teaching assistant (we work in Oak class)
Laura Sparling (verified owner) –
A marvellous little copper oak leaf that now lives with my other HG silver one on my necklace. So beautifully made. Thank you, Les.