Recycled coins
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
NECKLACE INFORMATION
Many of the necklace / pendant designs are complete. These designs have a sterling silver chain attached to the pendant from both sides. This design is perfect for looking in a mirror to fasten the necklace. It also makes a fabulous feature of the handmade hook catch (and star if chosen). The necklace length you choose includes the length of the actual pendant. Do not worry about the pendant dimensions we will take care of your order. Order the necklace length you would normally wear and the necklace you receive will sit in the perfect position..
BRACELET INFORMATION
Extra small : approx 170 mm
Small size : approx 185 mm
Medium size : approx 195 mm
Large size : approx 210 mm (good size if you want a looser dangly medium fit)
XL size approx 225 mm (includes an extra link; i.e. another lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc section custom made)
XXL size approx 250 mm ((includes an extra two links; i.e. another couple of lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc sections custom made)
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.