We aim to ship all orders as soon as possible, but the handmade nature of our jewellery means that most products take up to 5 working days, some larger or unusual pieces can take longer. However, we know life can be hectic, so if you need your order sooner, please checkout with express shipping, and contact us with details of your deadline. We will always do our best to help!
The name Calluna comes from the Greek kallyno, meaning to beautify or sweep clean, recalling heather’s use in brooms and besoms. Growing wild where little else will thrive, it has long symbolised endurance, beauty, and solitude. Linked to the old ways, the heath-dwellers who gave rise to the word heathen, heather carries the spirit of ancient wisdom and wild faith. It was brewed into ale and mead, burned for blessing, and carried for luck and protection. In Scotland, farmers once circled their fields with flaming torches of heather to ensure a good harvest, and brides still tuck it into their bouquets for peace and happiness. Sacred to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, it was said to attract good fortune and affection. White heather especially brings luck, blooming only where no blood has been shed. Folklore tells it grows where fairies have danced or come to rest—its purple hills marking the meeting place between this world and the other.
Our medal charms are made with real flowers in sterling silver, using the traditional technique of lost wax casting. Each piece is carefully boxed, with our seasonal scented posy, and a Victorian puzzle purse holds the meanings and folklore behind your flowers. The story there, when it's opened.
Charms will arrive strung on a ribbon or attached to your chosen accessory, along with the option of an Albert swivel clasp. First used on Victorian watch chains, it allows your charm to move between chain and bracelet, a small detail that makes a big difference.
Floriography, also known as the language of flowers, is the practice of attributing meanings and symbolism to flowers and has been recorded in traditional cultures around the world for thousands of years.
