“Stonehenge ring handcrafted and recycled from an old silver coin.” 

Stonehenge ring is handcrafted to order from an 100+ year old sterling silver coin, which were minted before 1920 in ‘Britain’ (and many other countries) are sterling silver. These coins are just perfect to turn into a Stonehenge ring ancestral history and mysterious unknown stories. Making this Stonehenge ring is a long process, from silver half crown coin to finished piece. 

During the creation I am thinking about our history, and about the lost history of the people, replaced with Royal histories and stories of wars and battles. I’m thinking about ancient ancestors and the use of megalithic structures. Thinking about our lost/hidden origin stories as a people.  This coin is a cherished process and I don’t think it would be possible, if all of the time I was working on a piece of silver which was bought from a supplier, who in turn bought it as part of a supply chain beginning in a destructive profit drive silver mine. 

The ring’s outer surface is emblazoned Stonehenge stones, which are hand-cut, hammered and carved into the surface of the silver coin. The inside of the ring, clearly shows the other side of the coin. This gives the rings a wonderfully interesting aspect and evident history. This hidden detail, for you, completes the Stonehenge coin ring.

Smaller size rings are made using sterling silver Sixpences and Shillings. Medium-size rings are made using Shillings and Florins, whilst larger rings are made using Florins and Half-crowns. They all look magical.

Sizes : Approx

Shillings approx 6mm wide.

Florins approx 7 mm wide.

Half-crowns approx 8 mm wide.

The Hairy Growler Stonehenge ring is profoundly rooted in the idea of ancient alignment of the megaliths with the sun’s annual cycle. It embodies feelings of time, renewal, the triumph of light, and a deep, enduring connection between humanity and the cosmos.

The builders of Stonehenge inscribed their understanding of time into the landscape. The alignment of the stones with both the summer solstice sunrise and the winter solstice sunset shows a sophisticated understanding of celestial movements. This represents a powerful connection to the rhythm of the seasons.

The Latin root of the word solstice means “sun standing still”. The monument marks this cosmic pause—the moment of both maximum light (summer) and minimum light (winter). This represents a pivotal turning point, the peak of one force giving way to the other, creating a perpetual poetic balance between opposing energies.

The solstice alignment, and the procession routes leading to Stonehenge and nearby sites like Durrington Walls, symbolize the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. The journey of the sun mirrors the life cycle of humans, with summer representing vitality and growth, and winter symbolizing death and rest before new life emerges again.

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. This is a time of longing for the sun’s return. The specific alignment of Stonehenge with the winter sunset suggests it was an important celebration of the sun’s “rebirth” and the promise of longer days.

At the summer solstice, the sun rises behind the Heel Stone and its first rays enter the heart of the stone circle. This shows the apex of power, warmth, and life. It feels like the height of the natural world’s abundance and vitality. The celebrations at midsummer represent a joyous embracing of light and the fullness of being.

The precise engineering that allows the sun’s light to penetrate the monument creates a stunning visual spectacle. This effect is like a sacred portal, a moment where the divine energy of the sun is brought down to earth and into the sacred space of the stone circle.

The solstice at Stonehenge has always been a time for people to gather and connect. Ancient feasts at nearby settlements suggest people traveled great distances to participate in these ceremonial gatherings. The modern-day pilgrimage of Druids, Pagans, and spiritual seekers continues this tradition of communal connection and celebration.

Stonehenge’s ancient purpose may have been related to the dead, with cremated human remains found buried at the site. The alignment with the solstices could symbolize honoring the ancestors at these sacred moments in the cosmic cycle, uniting the past and present.

For centuries, Stonehenge has inspired awe and speculation. The enduring mystery of its construction and original purpose adds a poetic layer to its symbolism. It stands as a testament to the persistent human desire to understand our place in the cosmos and to find meaning in the cycles of the world around us.

“An unbroken circle of union…”

Finally, these rings also make fab alternative wedding bands; the creative process used in making them means that there is no join. They are an unbroken circle. One coin turned into a lovely, original ring, and you have to admit a pair of beautiful hares hands down beat a traditional ‘ring pillow’ for the ceremony!