Brief Summary… 

• Recycled silver, scrap silver coins and detailed silver three pence coins circa 1850’s – 1900’s
• Meticulously hand cut, carved and engraved
• Each link handmade and hammer faceted
• Made using only traditional hand tools and techniques
• Optional special initials engraved on heart charm
• Optional recycled 18ct gold or 22ct gold heart link.
• Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
• Sizes : small 18.5cm, Med 19.5cm, Large 21cm, XL 23.5cm
• Each link approx 10mm
• Symbolism : peace, love and togetherness
• Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge

A little more detail…

A lovely sterling silver love heart bracelet which not only looks sweet but also sounds pretty too, the sound of beautiful 100 year old silver tinkling together, singing to be seen. It has a very lovely delicate feel but don’t be deceived, its incredible strong and will last many lifetimes!

The silver hearts are hand cut from sterling silver, scrap coins and in particular pre 1919 three pence coins; The hearts and star dangling charms are handcut from old coins too. Even the shepards crook ‘hook’ safety catch is made from a piece of sterling silver Victorian fork prong!

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

The heart symbolizes love, also passion, and the intensity of feeling, a tradition rooted in ancient Greek philosophy and Roman mythology, where the heart was believed to be the source of emotions. Later, during the medieval courtly love period, the heart became a specific symbol of devoted, if often unrequited, romantic love and was used in chivalric emblems and art. The symbol’s universal power lies in its ability to convey feelings that the “chemical-physical process of love isn’t easy to reproduce” poetically, making it an enduring and accessible metaphor for a wide range of human connections and experiences.

Ancient Greek poets like Sappho associated the heart with love, while philosophers like Plato and Aristotle linked it to strong emotions, with Aristotle granting it supremacy in human functions.

The Roman goddess Venus and her son Cupid famously shot arrows at hearts, making love a common association with the physical organ.

In the Medieval times the heart symbol became a visual representation of pure, devoted love, appearing on knights’ banners and in early literature like the Roman de la Poire.

The heart is a potent symbol because it represents the seat of powerful feelings, both positive and negative. It provides a poetic and romantic alternative to scientific explanations of love, like “My body’s brain is sending me dopamine,” making “I give you my heart” a richer expression of love. The symbol’s enduring presence across cultures signifies its connection to the fundamental human experience of love, compassion, and community.

The heart symbol’s association with love began with ancient Greeks and Romans and developed through medieval literature and art into the familiar symbol used today, from ancient artifacts to modern emojis.