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Lucky Irish hare

Irish hare coin - transformed with traditional hand tools and techniques.
Hand-cut and carved Irish hare threepence coin pendant
Irish hare coin - transformed with traditional hand tools and techniques.
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Lucky Irish hare

Out in the fields, everything is green

The green of Ireland of Old

The grass sparkles emerald,

Diamonds of dew dripping down stems

The hare stands proud on the hill

Dark eyes taking in the the rolling countryside

That breathes with palpitating life

Here, the old ways are not forgotten.

Here, the hare and the land are free

And wild

And alive

 

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£186

The Lucky Irish hare

Irish hare threepence coin – transformed with traditional hand tools and techniques.

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.

I completely hand-cut and hand-carve each one of these lovely Irish Hare three pence pieces with traditional flourish scrolls and recycled – I make them green in more ways than one! I finish them with three precious stones to symbolise the flag of Ireland; an emerald, a diamond and an orange sapphire.

The coins I use to make the Lucky Irish Hare are marred from wear marks from being used to buy and sell over one hundred years ago. Rather than let them simply be melted down for the silver content, I absolutely love coming up with designs and ideas. Then, I can transform them into a little hare. By doing this I retain the historical details, simultaneously adding depth, interest and intrigue to the design. As I hand-cut each coin individually to order, every one is completely unique and unusual. They look and feel special. If you liked this Irish hare, why not have a look at a flourishing hare?

These are strictly limited editions.

Size : Diameter 18 mm

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NECKLACE INFORMATION

Many of the necklace / pendant designs are complete. These designs have a sterling silver chain attached to the pendant from both sides. This design is perfect for looking in a mirror to fasten the necklace. It also makes a fabulous feature of the handmade hook catch (and star if chosen).  The necklace length you choose includes the length of the actual pendant. Do not worry about the pendant dimensions we will take care of your order. Order the necklace length you would normally wear and the necklace you receive will sit in the perfect position..

 

BRACELET INFORMATION

Extra small : approx 170 mm

Small size : approx 185 mm

Medium size : approx 195 mm

Large size : approx 210 mm (good size if you want a looser dangly medium fit)

XL size approx 225 mm (includes an extra link; i.e. another lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc section custom made)

XXL size approx 250 mm ((includes an extra two links; i.e. another couple of lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc sections custom made)

Ring Sizes.

A local jeweller will happily provide you the ring size you require for the desired finger you wish to adorn! Its a quick, easy, simple process we all offer!However if you are buying a surprise gift please fee free to download this simple ring size guide to help.

Silver Chain lengths size guide

Silver chain lengths are many and various.  Mostly it comes down to two factors your size and individual style.  These will determine whats going to suit you at the times you are wearing it.  Click the link to see a guide of the most popular sizes and how they look, comparatively.