Brief Summary… 

• Recycled silver shilling coins circa 1850’s – 1900’s
• Meticulously hand cut, carved and engraved
• Made using only traditional hand tools and techniques
• Optional Oyster with Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire or Amethyst set in gold.
• Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
• Size : each link section approx 25mm * 10mm
• Sizes : small 18.5cm, Med 19.5cm, Large 21cm, XL 23.5cm
• Symbolism : Transformation, beauty, freedom and creativity
• Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge

A little more detail…

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This new hairy growler mermaid bracelet is totally handmade from old uncollectible 100 year old coins, primarily florins and shillings. These beautiful coins are unwanted by coin collectors when elements become rubbed and marked.  In most countries these old coins are made out of silver and this was the basis of their ‘face value’, worth.  In the UK coins silver coloured coins minted before 1919 were made from 925 silver, known as sterling silver, an excellent quality silver to transform into jewellery with inherent untold stories, history and ethics.

These coins are a fantastic raw material to use as they have lovely details and history (most being well over 100 years old!). Having the opportunity to re-use them rather than collectors ‘scrapping’ them for the basic silver content is wonderful.  The oyster shell link presents a lovely 18ct gold setting for either a Ruby (shown), Emerald, Diamond, or Sapphire.

Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge, UK. Size : Each section approx 10mm * 25mm

Mermaids, these alluring creatures of myth and folklore, hold rich and complex symbolic meanings in poetry, literature, art and craft often representing a duality of beauty and danger, longing and freedom. Mermaids, existing between the land and the sea, symbolize the constant movement of water and the potential for change and transition within human experience. Their half-human, half-aquatic form reflects the tension between our rational mind and the pull of deeper emotions and desires.

Mermaids are often linked to the divine feminine, embodying beauty, fertility, and the mysterious, unpredictable aspects of womanhood, mirroring the ocean’s depths. They can also represent empowerment, rebellion, and self-discovery, challenging societal norms and inspiring women to pursue their passions and chart their own paths. They are frequently depicted as enchanting yet dangerous, luring sailors with their songs and beauty, which can symbolize the perils of temptation.

Mermaids reflect human fascination with the ocean and its mysteries, and the complex interplay of emotions, desires, and conflicts.