Brief Summary…

• Recycled vintage fruit spoon
• Hand cut from the spoon with traditional jewellers piercing saw.
• Presented complete with donor spoon.
• Free engraving on spoon handle
• Hairy Growler sterling silver earring wires
• Size : 16mm*12mm
• Symbolism : resilience, gentleness, protection, love
• Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge

••made with Love

A little more detail…

Recycled vintage teaspoon spoon

The elusive and mysterious lives of my local hedgehogs acknowledged and celebrated. These sweet little earrings have been delicately recycled from the bowl of an antique spoon.

The design is carefully hand drawn onto the spoon and then embellished with a traditional jewellers saw and hand engraver. Each pair is not only completely unique and original but also totally green and ethical.

The earrings are presented with the actual ‘donor’ spoon from which they were made. This is ‘worked-upon’ and is transformed into a lovely little objet d’art which clearly demonstrates the green and ethical origins of the earrings whilst simultaneously connecting the wearer to their interesting one wondrous prior life!

Handmade and completely recycled in Cambridge, UK. Complete with the finest sterling silver earwires. |  Size : Approx 16 mm * 12 mm

The hedgehog often represents gentle strength, self-protection, resourcefulness, and introspection. Its quills, while seemingly defensive, symbolize the ability to set healthy boundaries and protect one’s emotional well-being. Hedgehogs also embody resourcefulness and adaptability, encouraging individuals to tap into their inner resources and find comfort in simplicity. Their nocturnal nature can symbolize introspection and self-discovery.

Gentle Strength and Resilience:Hedgehogs demonstrate that true power can be found in quiet resilience, not just in overt displays of force.

Self-Protection and Boundaries:The hedgehog’s quills are a symbol of self-protection, encouraging the setting of healthy boundaries and the ability to safeguard one’s emotional well-being without aggression.

Resourcefulness and Adaptability:Hedgehogs are known for their ability to find food and create comfortable nests, symbolizing the ability to adapt and make the most of what is available.

Introspection and Self-Discovery:Their nocturnal nature is linked to introspection and exploring the hidden depths of the subconscious.

Guidance and Wisdom:In some folklore, hedgehogs act as animal guides, offering wisdom and guidance.

Rebirth and Renewal:In ancient Egypt, the hedgehog’s hibernation was associated with rebirth and reincarnation.

Protection in the Spiritual Realm:Hedgehogs are seen as symbols of protection, both physical and spiritual, reminding us to safeguard our well-being.

Overcoming Challenges:The hedgehog can also represent the journey of overcoming challenges and finding one’s true purpose.

“The Hedgehog and the Fox”:This concept, popularized by Isaiah Berlin, contrasts the hedgehog, who knows one big thing, with the fox, who knows many things. This can be applied to different approaches to knowledge and problem-solving.