Sterling silver Blackthorne shadowbox locket

Blackthorn  ~Draighean

Other names: Mother of the Wood, Wishing Thorn, Sloe, Black Haw

Language of Flowers & Symbolism: Blessings before or after a challenging time, fierceness, strength and protection

This necklace features a Blackthorn flower, gathered in the earliest days of Spring and encased in eco-resin in an extra deep shadow-box style locket which I hand form from sterling silver sheet.

This pendant is a lovely size at just 15mm across so perfect for someone who prefers to wear smaller jewellery.

Blackthorn is a deeply magical tree in Irish mythology, entwined in both the worlds of  witches and faeries and considered equally protective and unlucky depending on the circumstance. A blackthorn stick (Shillelagh) was considered highly protective against evil spirits and was carried on dark nights to keep the faeries at bay while the flowering of a Blackthorn was also thought to foretell a cold snap (a Blackthorn winter). They were said to be protected by Lunantishees, a type of supernatural being (most likely a fairy) that would punish any so foolish as to cut one down.

Your piece will come packaged safely in one of my beautiful signature gift boxes complete with a thank you card that explains the heritage of the piece and a care instruction card. If you'd like me to include a hand-written note on your behalf, just leave a note in the 'message to seller' box at checkout.

If you'd like me to include a hand-written note on your behalf, just leave a note in the 'message to seller' box at checkout.

• Chain length: 18 inches 
• Materials: Sterling silver and eco-resin
• Notes: To protect your resin jewellery please store it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures and remove before bathing.