Hawthorn leaf short drop earrings, pewter and silver jewellery, handmade in England

Click on the above image to enlarge The Hawthorn is a symbol of protection due to its sharp thorns. It is also seen as a tree that brings good luck and prosperity to the owner. It is imbued with male energy, yet is historically a symbol of fertility; representing balance and the unity of opposites. Our hawthorn leaf is taken from the Holy Hawthorn tree in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey (see below).

£27.50 Code: hawshortd Hawthorn leaf drops that are drop-dead gorgeous! Hawthorn leaf short drop earrings in polished lead free pewter, mounted onto stirling silver wires, handmade in the Uk by Glover and Smith. Each hawthorn is 14mm wide. Great presents for that special someone. Delicate, beautifully simple and easy to wear, looks great on everyone and goes with...               ...everything! Lead-free pewter is the most eco-friendly metal for jewellery and there's no need to worry about alergies with our skin-friendly sterling silver wires. Looks great with our matching Hawthorn Pendant   Gift Wrapping Service   £3.00 per item.  (tick to select) Type your Gift Wrapping Message below: Qty: Print this page Email these details to a friend

Probably the best known association with the hawthorn is the legend of the Holy Grail. Joseph of Arimathea was a tin merchant who traded with miners on the west coast of Britain. On one of his journeys he brought along his nephew, the boy Jesus and together they made a pilgrimage to the Holy Isle of Avalon. Years later, it's said that he returned to Avalon bringing the Holy Grail with him. When he stepped ashore, he planted his staff in the ground where it took root and blossomed into a hawthorn tree, known today as the Glastonbury Thorn or Holy Hawthorn.

The Glastonbury Thorn was noteworthy because it flowered twice in a year, once in the late Spring which is normal, but also once after the harshness of midwinter has passed. The original Glastonbury Thorn itself was cut down and burned as a relic of superstition by Cromwell’s troops during the English Civil War.

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