9ct Gold Compass Pendant PC00538.

9ct Gold North East South West Compass Necklace Pendant.

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9ct Cross Shield Necklace PC00537.

A unisex design meticulously crafted in 9ct yellow gold, an unusual combination of a cross laid on to a shield background, A symbol from the past often used in Heraldry.

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Tree of Life Gold Necklace PC0536.

Whether it’s for a special occasion or a gift for your loved one, this necklace is stunning, 9ct gold with white leaves, a tree pendant that showcases sheer natural beauty. A spiritual design, finished with stunning 9ct white leaves and placed on a delicate chain. Inspired by the tree of life, this pendant symbolises life’s beauty and growth.

A tree may grow from the earth, but this one doesn’t cost the earth!

(In the Bible)

The Tree of Life is considered to be the symbol of the ‘Creator’.
The tree in the Garden of Eden bore fruit, which gave it eternal life (Gen. 3:22–24).
A branching, tree-like structure representing the evolutionary divergence of all living creatures.
“The migration of small populations to new areas could be seen as the chief cause of the branching in the tree of life”
A Tree of Life, in various religious interpretations, within myths, and as a mystical concept, represents the interconnections of all life on our beautiful planet and is said to connect all forms of creation.

The tree of life is a fundamental archetype in many of the world’s mythological, religious, and philosophical traditions. It is closely related to the concept of the sacred tree.^[1] The concept of the Tree of Life may have originated in Central Asia and was absorbed by other cultures, such as Scandinavian mythology and Altai shamanism.^[2]

The tree of knowledge, connecting to heaven and the underworld, and the tree of life, connecting all forms of creation, are both forms of the world tree or cosmic tree ^[3] and are portrayed in various religions and philosophies as the same tree.^[4]

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White-Gold-Star-Necklace-PC00383.

Create starry style with this White Gold Star Necklace. Hand-finished in 9ct white gold and featuring a highly polished finish, this is a subtle design and delicate form with a unique tactile feel. The necklace features an abstract curved starfish pendant with a strong white gold curb link chain. Inspired by the combination of glittering night stars and the organic star fish of the sea, this unusual necklace is perfect for anyone who wants to add the magic of stars to their look.

You are sure to be the star of the show and capture admiring glances with this beautiful pendant.

Starfish are fascinating animals which are part of a larger group called ‘echinoderms’, meaning ‘spiny-skinned’. The group includes some very spiny species like sea urchins, sea cucumbers and brittle stars.

Starfish do not always have five arms, some species have more. For example the common sun star and the seven armed starfish, both found in British waters and the crown of thorns starfish found in tropical waters.

There are around 1,500 different species of starfish in the world and around 32 species in British waters.

Most starfish release eggs and sperm into the open water, where fertilization occurs. Larvae then drift freely in the sea as plankton allowing wide dispersal. One of the most beautiful and interesting larvae is that of the seven armed starfish, which resembles a shooting star. When ready to settle, the larvae split into two sections. A small orange starfish, which sinks to the seabed and a transparent, jelly-like section, which continues on its way, surviving for over a month before eventually dying. The cushion Starfish is different as it lays its eggs, on the shore, which develop into tiny starfish.

9ct White Gold Star Necklace Pendant PC00383.

About
The common starfish is highly common in UK seas, found in rockpools and out at sea to depths of at least 600m. They are active predators, feasting on bivalves such as mussels and clams. As such, they have been known to become a bit of a pest on mussel and oyster beds! Starfish feed on shellfish by pulling the shells open with their arms, inserting their own stomach into the shell and dissolving their prey with digestive juices, before reabsorbing their stomach full of the shellfish soup.

Starfish will form huge aggregations when food is plentiful, drawn in by their keen sense of smell. They don’t have a nose – they use special receptors in their skin!. Starfish aren’t really fish, they are a type of sea creature called an echinoderm, which means “spiny skinned”. Echinoderms includes starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and brittle stars.

White-Gold-Star-Necklace-PC00383.

How to identify
The common starfish has five arms, is usually orange in colour, and has many small pale spines. It is often found washed up on the shore after rough seas, sometimes in great numbers.
Distribution
Found on all British and Irish coasts, particularly among beds of mussels.

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Rose Gold Dolphin Necklace CMP0281.

This lovely heavy dolphin pendant is crafted in solid 9ct rose gold with a high polished smooth tactile finish.
Places where you can spot Dolphins In The UK.

Prawle Point, Devon.
Porthgwarra, Cornwall.
Durleston Head, Dorset.
Cardigan Bay, Ceredigion.
Anglesey.
Moray Firth, Inverness.
Aberdeen.

Rose Gold Dolphin Necklace CMP0281.

The easiest dolphins to spot in the UK are the common dolphin and the bottlenose dolphin
every dorsal fin is unique, and is used to catalogue the movements and behaviour of pods that are studied by conservation groups
dolphins prefer shallow water, but can dive down to 260 meters
dolphins eat fish and squid and will work together to gather food
bottlenose dolphins have bigger brains than humans
communication between dolphins takes place with a variety of noises including clicks and whistles
dolphins love company, and will often follow boats
dolphins are threatened by climate change, pollution and commercial harvesting
baby dolphins are born tail first and nurse from their mum for at least 2-3 years, staying close by until the age of around 6
other females may assist in the birth, and babysit the calf while the mum feeds
female dolphins mature earlier than males
the dolphin lifespan is normally 40 years, although some dolphins have reached 50 years of age.

The colour of gold is determined by the alloy IE other metals that are alloyed or mixed with it, for instance rose gold which is used to make this Rose Gold Dolphin Necklace will have Gold and small amounts of copper and various other metals alloyed with it in order to make it a rose colour, where as white gold will have silver alloyed with it to make it white in colour and yellow gold will most commonly have smaller percentage of silver copper and zinc to keep its yellow colour, 9 carat yellow gold is often a lighter yellow colour than 18 carat yellow gold, which is more of a rich and intense yellow due to its higher gold content but what ever colour the gold is the percentage of gold will be the same IE.

Nine carat gold parts per thousand…….375.
Fourteen carat gold parts per thousand ..585.
Eighteen carat gold parts per thousand ..750.
Twenty two carat gold parts per thousand.916.

9ct Rose Gold Dolphin Necklace /Pendant Moray Firth, Inverness.

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Gold Evil Eye Necklace CMP0108. Also known as a Nazar.

Have you heard about the Evil Eye?

People across the world hold this popular belief in different cultures.

Many fear it because they believe it can cause harm to people.

But what exactly is the Evil Eye?

In this article, we will discuss the meaning of the Evil Eye, its history, and how you can protect yourself from its effects!

Evil Eye Meaning

Someone who harbours envy or jealousy towards another person is believed to cast the Evil Eye, a curse that people believe brings about misfortune, illness, or even death.

In other cultures, the Evil Eye is a symbol of protection against such curses. People often use it as a talisman or amulet to ward off evil spirits.

Evil Eye History
People have believed in the Evil Eye for centuries, and it exists in various cultures all over the world. One of the earliest references to the Evil Eye comes from ancient Greece, which dates back to the 6th century B.C.

Also referred to as μάτι (mati), the Evil Eye was believed to be used to harm others for no reason other than jealousy. This curse is often directed at successful people or those who have been blessed with good fortune.

This includes the classical works of prominent authors such as Homer, Hesiod, Plato, and Aristophanes.

In the Odyssey, Homer describes the Evil Eye as “the glance that brings death.”

9ct-Gold Evil Eye Pendant CMP0108.

Casting the Evil Eye
People say that individuals can cast the Evil Eye intentionally or unintentionally.

The most common way to unintentionally cast the Evil Eye is by complimenting someone too much. For example, if you tell a mother her child is very beautiful, she may worry that you are secretly wishing harm to her child.

Also, be careful with dead animals that die with their eyes open. This may also unintentionally inflict you with the curse.

On the other hand, people can also cast it intentionally, usually in the form of envious glares or looks. This becomes particularly dangerous because someone deliberately directs the energy of envy at you.

To avoid casting the Evil Eye on others, it is important to be mindful of your words and actions. If you are complimenting someone, try to do so in a humble way.

9ct-Gold Evil Eye Pendant CMP0108.

Evil Eye – Wikipedia

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Gold Nugget Cross Necklace PC00518.

Made in 9ct gold and set with a single white cubic zirconia to the centre.

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Gold Saint Christopher Pendant PC00500.

The patron saint of travellers who gave his life to the service of Christ and others.

Often, people recall Christopher’s story as an uncomplicated one who assisted travellers seeking to cross a dangerous river. His service to travellers earned him the honour of being the patron saint and protector of travellers. It is the story of a man who was himself a traveller’ and of his journey to Christ, where he found his true destination in the service of the Lord.

The story of St. Christopher and the St. Christopher Medal is a beautiful part of the Christian gospel. He was a Canaanite 7.5 feet tall with a fearsome face. He is believed to be a large man of immense strength who lived in the third century during the reign of Decius.

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Caerphilly Blue CZ Pendant.

Finished to the highest standard, using cubic zirconia’s of the finest quality to recreate the look and sparkle of real flawless blue diamonds at a fraction of the price. This gorgeous pendant is sure to become a long term favourite to your collection that you will want to wear again and again.

This Silver gorgeous Pendant Look great on it’s own, or for maximum impact why not wear it with the matching earrings ESS00076.

to view the matching earrings to the Caerphilly Blue CZ Pendant please click on the picture at the bottom of this page.

What is Cubic Zirconia.
Cubic zirconia such as the one set in this Caerphilly Blue Pendant are also known as CZ it is a synthesized or manmade crystalline material that is made to look like diamonds, it is hard and flawless and is an affordable alternative to buying a diamond. Most people know Cubic zirconia as being a substitute for white diamonds but it is also made in other colours to simulate the different colours of diamonds and other stones. It is a flawless material that is free from inclusions.

Cubic zirconia is a relatively new material which first came onto the market in 1976 and very quickly became popular because of its diamond like quality, durability, and the fact that is an affordable alternative to real diamonds.

What is a curb chain.
A curb chain is when the links interlock with each other when laid flat. Some more open-link curb chains can only be distinguished from a trace chain by this method. This style of chain has the greatest variety of widths available, from a few millimetres to over four centimetres. In my opinion a close link curb chain such as the one supplied with this Caerphilly Blue CZ Pendant is one of the best chains for hanging a pendant on due to the fact that because of the closeness of the links the pendant will not get caught, thus running smoothly without snagging.

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We also have matching earrings, To view the matching earrings please click here ES00199.

For more information about cubic zirconia please see link to Wiki: –Cubic zirconia – Wikipedia

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White Gold Cross Pendant & Chain PC00517.

Made in 9ct white gold and set with a single white cubic zirconia to the centre.

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