Arrowhead Earrings

Skull & Crossbones Skeleton Hand

$14.95

This pendant features a skull and crossbones positioned atop a skeleton's left hand. Its filigree design is accentuated by a black faux-leather braided choker. The skeleton hand symbolizes mortality (memento mori), transformation, resilience, and protection. It serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and represents the strength required to overcome hardship and ward off evil. Commonly depicted in gestures, it encourages individuals to live fully. Additionally, it signifies personal evolution, the shedding of the old self, and new beginnings following adversity. The skeleton hand may also function as a charm to protect against evil spirits or negative influences. By representing a bold, alternative lifestyle, it challenges conventional norms surrounding life and death. When worn as a charm, the pendant serves as a reminder of mortality, the impermanence of life, and the importance of living meaningfully.   Specifications Choker length: 45cm long, extension chain makes it adjustable to 49cm Extension Chain: Neatly finished off with a pentacle charm (see photograph) Material: Alloy Pendant Dimensions: Measures approximately 3.5cm x 2cm  

Bog Oak Brooch ‘Clasped Hands’

$395.00

This exquisite antique brooch, meticulously hand-carved from Irish bog oak, depicts two hands clasped beneath a finely detailed floral arch—a powerful symbol of friendship, loyalty, and remembrance. Bog oak, fossilised wood preserved in Irish peat bogs for thousands of years, is prized for its lustrous, deep black colour and exceptional rarity. During the Victorian period (1860-1890), black jewellery transcended mourning to become a fashion statement in its own right. Crafted from materials like jet, bog oak, vulcanite, and pressed horn, these pieces served as deeply personal mementoes commemorating both the living and the departed. This hand-shaped brooch, adorned with a bouquet of symbolic flowers, measuring 3.4cm high and 4,8cm wide, exemplifies the era’s sentimental aesthetic—where every detail carried meaning, and every piece told a story.   Specifications Description: Irish Bog Oak Condition: Original, very good Colour: Brownish-black Closure Type: C-Clasp Period: Victorian era (1837-1901), late 19th century Dimensions: H3.4cm x W4.8cm x D1.8cm, approximately   PLEASE NOTE Our antique and vintage collections are second-hand items. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' or 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfections. It is expected that these pieces will show normal wear and tear, given their age. Wear could include patina, scuffs, and light scratches or chips. Images are of actual items. Please review the photos carefully before purchasing and reach out if you have any questions.