Brief Summary…
- Recycled silver Victorian shillings, pennies and threepence
- Hand carved midrib and veins details
- Hand cut from the shilling with traditional jewellers piercing saw.
- Free engraving of special on reverse
- Hairy Growler sterling silver earring wires
- Size : 25mm * 11mm
- Symbolism: strength, wisdom, connection to nature, mother and child
- Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
- made with Love
A little more detail…
Silver shillings, old ‘ship haypenny’ half pennies and a ‘thrupney-bit’ threepence coins are recycled to craft these lovely Oak leaf and acorn earrings. These coins are unwanted by coin collectors due to 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 to transform them into something desirable. By doing this the historical details are retained, simultaneously adding depth, interest and intrigue to the design.
The Oak leaves and acorns have been individually hand cut from the old ‘out of circulation’ coins with a traditional jewellers saw. For added interest an ‘off-cut’ surrounding coin is included with the earrings. The Oak leaves can also be engraved on the reverse with personal initials upon request. You are welcome to choose from two silver leaves, two ‘half penny’ leaves, a mixture of both or all four leaves to share with someone special.
Handmade and completely recycled in Cambridge, UK. Complete with the finest sterling silver earwires. Size : Approx 25 mm * 11 mm
Strength and Endurance:The oak’s longevity and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions make its leaves a powerful symbol of resilience and enduring strength.
Wisdom and Longevity:Oaks are known for their long lifespans, leading to associations with wisdom, experience, and the passage of time.
Hospitality and Virtue: In some contexts, oak leaves are linked to hospitality and the welcoming nature of the oak tree, as well as virtues like honesty and integrity.
Spiritual and Religious Significance:Oak trees hold sacred significance in various cultures and religions, often representing sacredness, protection, and even divinity. For example, the Celtic Druids revered the oak, and it is mentioned in both the Christian Bible and Slavic mythology.
Personal Reflection:In a more personal context, oak leaves can symbolize a need for detailed awareness and a deeper appreciation for nuance in life, encouraging one to look closely at the details and find meaning in the ordinary
penallycrow –
Just Fabulous
These earrings i received in silver with silver acorns are fabulous, they are so comfy to wear. I can wear them with my jeans or dressing up for a nightout, they look good anytime, i have received some lovely comments whilst wearing them.
Nelson –
Beautiful
There is no doubt that a lot of attention is given to each piece that is made. Beautiful design and finish. My wife loves them!
Lynda –
Fabulous earrings – really pleased with them
I decided to treat myself to these beautiful earrings and wasn’t disappointed. Have received lots of lovely comments when wearing them. Would thoroughly recommend the jewellery from Hairy Growler – you will own a unique piece of jewellery and will love it!
REBECCA BUTLER (verified owner) –
Just beautiful. I am so pleased with them and, as someone else has said, they are very light and comfortable. They are so well made. Unfortunately this is bad news for my bank account as I’m definitely ordering more jewellery from here.