Brief Summary… 

• 1928 – 1967 Lucky Sixpence coins.
• Perfect for small sizes G, H, I, J, K, L, M
• Wonderful vintage look and feel
• Inside of the ring is the heads side of the coin.  Tails outside.
• Made using traditional tools and techniques
• Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge

A little more detail…

These unusual and completely unique rings have been crafted and transformed from old British lucky sixpences. When Searching through the enormous coin collection i have gathered over the years there are coins which just scream out at me ‘I want to be a ring’. The lucky sixpence is an all time favourite and perfect to become a little lucky ‘pinky promise’ ring.

If there is a specific year that is relevant to you or a loved one then you have the ideal opportunity to attach a little extra meaning to your pinky promise ring. However, they look very lovely in their own right, regardless of a particular date.

It may be worth noting that all sixpence with dates pre 1920 are sterling silver, these can be found here : STERLING SILVER SIXPENCES Then sixpences with dates from 1920 – 1946 are silver, just not sterling. These are ideal if you have a nickel allergy. If you have a nickel allergy its probably best to avoid wearing the sixpences dated 1947 – 1970 as these may irritate you!

The specific art of looking at coins and turning them into lovely wearable, unusual rings began during the terrible world wars. Some artisan soilders would take these coins and transform them into rings for loved ones and to remind them of loved ones back ‘at home’. The resourcefulness of these soilders is admirable and inspiring. This resourceful intent has now resurfaced in my work as a silversmith with green ethics looking to create original and unusual wearable pieces of art. Trench art to recycled art.

The outside surface of the ring emblazons one side of the coin with much of its detail intact. This gives the rings a wonderfully interesting aspect and evident history. However the best part is the inside of the ring, where the other side of the coin is clearly visible. This hidden detail, for you, completes the circle. Check out the drop down menu for a list of currently available years.

The lucky sixpence tradition, where the coin is given as a symbol of good luck, has its roots in British history, particularly in wedding and Christmas traditions. Introduced in 1551 during the reign of Edward VI, the sixpence was a circulating coin for centuries. Its association with good luck is linked to various customs, including placing it in a bride’s shoe or including it in a Christmas pudding. The lucky sixpence lore has been firmly establish through many of our traditions. These traditions are part of the soul of our culture.

Origins of the Sixpence as a Lucky Charm:

Wedding Tradition:It’s common for a sixpence to be placed in a bride’s shoe to wish her good fortune. This practice is thought to have originated in the early 1600s when the Lord of the Manor presented the coin as a wedding gift, and later, it became a customary dowry gift.

Christmas Pudding Tradition:Another tradition involves placing a sixpence in the Christmas pudding before it’s cooked. The person who finds the sixpence in their portion on Christmas Day is said to have good luck for the coming year. This tradition is believed to have started during Victorian times, specifically on the Sunday before Advent, known as “Stir Up Sunday,” according to The East India Company Collections.

Fairies and the Sixpence:Some folklore suggests that fairies would reward a tidy maid or housewife by leaving a sixpence in her shoe.

The Sixpence’s History as a Coin:The sixpence was first struck in 1551, during the reign of Edward VI, and was initially a silver coin. It was a popular coin in British pre-decimal coinage for over 400 years. It was demonetized in 1980, but its legacy as a lucky charm endures.

The sixpence’s journey from a circulating coin to a symbol of good luck is a testament to its enduring presence in British culture and tradition.

Good luck and best wishes. Handcrafted and recycled in Cambridge, UK.

Size : Approx width 4mm – 5 mm