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!
Native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Gypsophila ~meaning “lover of chalk” ~ thrives in light, lime-rich soils and open sunlight. Its feathery stems and clouds of tiny white flowers earned it the name baby’s breath in the late 1800s, valued for its delicate scent and long-lasting bloom. In Victorian floriography it represented innocence, purity, and enduring love, which led to its lasting role in bridal bouquets, christenings and remembrance wreaths. Dried sprays keep their form for many years, reinforcing the idea of constancy. The plant’s roots are rich in natural saponins once used in gentle soaps, photographic emulsions and fire-extinguishing foams. In parts of the Middle East the powdered root, known as çöğen, was added to halva to create its characteristic lightness. Though simple in appearance, Gypsophila is resilient and far-reaching ~ a symbol of freedom and quiet strength. Its fine network of stems and blossoms unites other flowers, just as friendship and love connect lives across distance and time.
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.
