Brief Summary…
* Wonderful Irish Threepence Coin
* Choice of cut : Plain Irish Hare or Hare with Gaelic script
* Hand cut out with traditional jewellers piercing saw
* Optional Chain: Sterling Silver. Recommend : Finesse / Flourish
* Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
* Size : 18mm diameter
* Symbolism : intuition, curiosity, adventure, lovingness, wonderlust, home, luck and hope
* Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
* Made with love.
A little more detail…
The Irish Hare
Irish hare coin jewellery – hand cut coin jewellery, the recycled Irish hare threepence coin.
The three-pence coin was a pre-decimal coin worth 1/80 of an Irish pound. The Irish name (leath reul) literally meant “half reul”, the reul being a sixpence coin worth the same as the Spanish real. Each one of these lovely Irish Hare three pence pieces is totally hand cut and recycled. This makes the pendants green in more ways than one. Again these cute little coins make perfect little lucky charms, pendants and key ring charms. If you decide upon a silver chain you are also welcome to choose a little charm to hang from the hand wrought silver ‘hairy growler’ safety hook. The pendants also 100 % hand made and recycled from silver, bronze and copper coins.
The image of the solitary hare resonates deeply within the collective unconscious, making it a powerful and versatile symbol for to explore a wide array of human emotions and experiences. For me the moon gazing hare creates an atmosphere of mystery, enchantment, or spiritual contemplation. Symbolizing hope, new beginnings, and the potential for transformation. Whilst conveying a sense of peace, stillness, and a moment of quiet reflection under the night sky.
Connection to the Divine and the Feminine: Hares, particularly those gazing at the moon, are strongly associated with lunar goddesses and the divine feminine in many ancient traditions. The moon itself is often a symbol of feminine energy, intuition, and the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. A moon-gazing hare in poetry can evoke a sense of connection to these powerful forces, the mystical, and a reverence for nature’s mysteries.
Fertility, Rebirth, and New Beginnings: Hares are known for their prolific breeding, making them potent symbols of fertility, abundance, and the regenerative power of life. Coupled with the moon’s cyclical nature and its link to new beginnings, the moon-gazing hare can represent the promise of growth, renewal, and the emergence of fresh opportunities.
Intuition, Dreams, and the Unconscious: Hares are often considered creatures of the night, a time associated with dreams, the subconscious, and heightened intuition. The act of gazing at the moon can symbolize a contemplative state, a deep connection to inner knowing, and a receptiveness to the intuitive whispers of the universe
Transformation and the Cycle of Life: The moon’s phases represent the ongoing cycles of change and transformation. The hare, with its swiftness and sometimes elusive nature, also embodies transformation and the journey of life. The image of a moon-gazing hare can evoke these themes, portraying a moment of introspection and reflection within the larger dance of existence
Good Fortune and Abundance: In some pagan traditions, encountering a moon-gazing hare was believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. This positive association can be woven into poetry to convey blessings, hope, and the promise of a bountiful future.
Size : Approx diameter 18 mm
supermiffy. –
Irish hare necklace
I received this today for my birthday after a subtle hint to my husband. I love this so much! It is beautifully crafted and retains the origins of the coin while making it very wearable. Thank you.
Ginnyknit –
Just popped by to show my admiration.
I absolutely love this piece, its so perfectly done with such style and grace.
Bartlebee Scrivenor –
Irish Hare
I’ve just ordered one of these and can’t wait for it to come!
rockhugger2000 –
love it
Received as a leaving present from my old team. I love it, they chose it because I’m Irish and love wildlife…I love it for those reasons but also because it is so well made. Thank you!
Tracey Courage –
Irish Leat coin pendant/entry to bracelet competition
Bought for me by my daughter before I went to Dublin for a revisit to my favourite place! I wear it everyday & I’ve received loads of comments & compliments! I love it! Thank you
Veronica –
Simple, yet lovely
This piece has caught my eye from the beginning. It is simple, yet lovely and one day I hope to own one.
Tracey Minall –
Love these beauties!
I’ve coveted one of your gorgeous hare pendants for ages and it’s my birthday next month so hopefully I will finally own one!
Tracey –
Love these beauties!
I’ve coveted one of your gorgeous hare pendants for ages and it’s my birthday next month so hopefully I will finally own one!
Ruthie Rabbit –
Ears too long!
It’s always hares, but you made me a lovely rabbit from a spoon. I remember that at Cropredy you told me you could just shorten a hares ears lol.
Odette –
Well earned review
Beautiful craftsmanship and fantastically priced, love my hare but equally love the handmade clasp on the necklace which it came with! Thank you so much for such a unique piece!!
Bartlebee Scrivenor –
My hare arrived 🙁
I am so disappointed with it. It’s so much smaller than I expected – my fault for not checking the size properly. The silver chain doesn’t go well with it at all and I can’t wait to find a better chain for it which is very annoying as I paid extra for a 24″ chain.
John –
Why 4 out of 5???
I’ve purchased this item as a christmas gift for my wife. As such i unfortunately can’t give this item a 5 star rating as its not yet been worn and wont be for some time to come. However i’ve given it a 4 star as the piece looks amazing and im very happy with it. It is slightly smaller than I imagined, but thats more to do with me being a man and picturing things larger than they are. I would certainly recommend the product and will be looking to order from the site again in the future (no doubt my wife will be after christmas aswell).
Patricia –
Stunning!!!
I bought this for my friends birthday as well as a few other pieces. They are as beautiful in real life as on the pics. Wrapped beautifully and with care. I can’t praise the seller enough.
Keith –
A lovely, unusual gift.
Really please with this unusual gift. There are some lovely items on the website – will probably be making more purchases in the near future.
Carol –
Perfect
Just what I was after – my partner hasn’t taken it off.
Kenneth –
Perfect gift
My wife is Irish, she likes hares and loves recycling so was very pleased with the pendant made from an Irish threepenny coin. Carefully crafted and well presented, it’s now one of her favourite pieces.
I thought later it would be good to have the option of choosing a coin from a specific year, if available, but I didn’t ask and it’s still a great gift.
Anthony –
irish hare & necklace
Dear Les,;many thanks for the excellent service,the irish hare & necklace are delightful & a quality item ; my wife was delighted with them.thank you once again.I look forward to placing another order with you in the future,best regards,Anthony
Beryl –
Excellent
Great!
Gary –
Wife’s birthday treat
Hi, this was purchased for my wife’s birthday and being of Irish decent she loves anything like this, she is delighted with it; she hasn’t taken it off since. Will be back for more.
Anthony –
irish hare & necklace
Lovely piece of jewellery,my wife was delighted with the quality & workmanship;will be buying again from the Hairy Growler for future presents
Nancy –
Unique!
My husband hasn’t taken this off since it arrived. It is so unusual and so beautifully made. Delighted with it!
Peter –
Review of birthday present
Bought as a birthday present and it is of excellent quality and looks beautiful.
Elizabeth –
Five Star
I have ordered this beautiful necklace as a gift for a Friend. Her Birthday is not for a few more months, so I am unable to give you her reaction, however I can tell you that I am over the moon with the necklace, it is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. The whole order and delivery process could not have been bettered . Thank you Harry Growler for a lovely unique gift.
jamie –
Top Quality!
Beautiful piece of jewellery. I look forward to purchasing other items soon.
Suzanne –
Unique
A very well crafted unique piece of jewellery,
It is an eye catcher.
Jenny –
loved it
Bought this for a friend. She absolutely loves it. The design is novel and different to normal jewellery designs. Very happy with my purchase.
Jonathan –
Beautiful. Original.
Such a beautiful creation. I know there will be others out there with the same piece but it feels special, one of a kind.
JD –
Treasured!
A treasure to be loved
Susan Wilkinson –
Lovely
I purchased this for a dear friends 70th birthday. She loves hares and I thought that this one was very nicely different! Really liked it a lot ….want one for my self now!
Shaun (verified owner) –
Lovely work
Another purchase made in honour of my Irish heritage. Marvellous.
Lesley –
Delightful, beautiful and very special!
I was delighted with the necklace I bought for a very special friend, who in turn was extremely pleased to receive it. Beautifully packaged and as always lovely to own. I had been given a farthing with my year of birth on, by my son and daughter-in-law. They had purchased their wedding rings earlier this year too.
Julie –
Beautiful
I purchased this as a birthday present for my friend. She absolutely loves it! The whole process of ordering was straightforward with no hiccups whatsoever. I would recommend you to others and would happily buy from you again. Thank you for making a much loved friend very happy!
Hayley –
Irish hare
Beautiful necklace and great personalisation options which really add to the look of the necklace.
Love the item and the service provided – Thank you
Mark –
Stunning jewellery
Beautifully made and packed. Stunning item that looks unique and made with skull. I will definitely be buying more.
Waring –
Perfect – just as I expected.
As for the necklace itself – looks excellent and was just as I had expected, and the recipient was delighted!
I ordered this on the strength of seeing a friend’s jewellery, and she is keen to order more – all in all, a great product and excellent service.
Mark –
A work of art
Fantastic piece of jewellery.
Dawn –
excellent
My partner and I have long been huge fans of the mystical hare and your beautiful necklace catches the hidden charm of the beast. Many .thanks
Allan –
Stunning
Dear Les,
My husband sent me your message so I could send feedback.
I absolutely love my hare pendent which I received as a Christmas gift . I also received a pair of dangle earings with stars cut out these were from my daughter. I have admired your work since I watched a YouTube of you carving out a tree of life. You are very skilful and create such beautiful items. Thank you so much . I wish you a very happy 2017 with continuing success with your unique creations.
Warm regards
Su Robinson
William –
Great item, good communication.
Great service – I ordered an Irish farthing (Hare) for my wife, and she was knocked out by it (as was I actually)
H.G. offer lovely pieces, good communications, and a high quality finished product.
Please give them some business and see for yourself!
Emma (verified owner) –
Gorgeous!
Gorgeous!
Lady Jane (verified owner) –
Beautifully crafted
I was very pleased with my hare pendant when it arrived. Exactly like the picture on the website.
Beautifully handcrafted. I would certainly recommend to friends and easy navigation thro website. I shall be ordering again.
Carol –
Lovely
Lovely hare necklace. We are delighted with it. Good service. Highly recommended. We shall be back for more I suspect..such a choice of original pieces! Thank you.
Louise –
Delighted
Really pleased with this necklace. Pretty & quirky & I like the fact it is made from recycled items. I will be sharing the link to this website with my nearest & dearest with big hints 🙂 They will never have any excuses again!
Nick –
Excellent
Great quality and distinctive jewellery.
Steve –
Perfect size, lovely work
Foolish me – I had assumed that the coin was like an old penny (closer in size to a modern 2p) when in fact it’s more like a modern 1p in size… and all the better and more impressive a piece of work as a result. Chain and clasp match it perfectly. My wife was thrilled 🙂
Emmna –
Stunning
Love, love, LOVE my hare knecklace. It is stunningly beautiful and I could not be happier. Owning a piece of jewellery from Les has been something on my wish list for years, ever since we first saw him at Glastonbury in 2010/11. It is perfect
Victoria –
excellent
Thr irish hare pendant I bought for my friend who loves hares was beautifully unique and gratefully received by her. A beautifully unique present.
jennystevens (verified owner) –
So intricate… yet robust! Just a lovely piece of jewellery. I will treasure it.
Anon –
The Irish Hare
Not the first piece I’ve bought and hopefully not the last. My wife loves Hairy Growler jewellery and this piece is as beautiful as I had expected it to be. Beautifully crafted, I know she’ll love this piece
Sorry to sign off as anonymous but my wife likes to browse this site and if she sees my name, she’ll know what her birthday present is going to be…
anon!