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!
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) grows in damp meadows and riverbanks, its creamy blossoms carrying a sweet, almond scent once used to flavour mead, ale and jam. Formerly called meadwort or bridewort, it was scattered on floors and in wedding garlands to bring happiness and peace, and was Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite strewing herb. Archaeological finds in Bronze Age graves suggest it was valued for its fragrance and sacred qualities. In Welsh mythology, the wizards Math and Gwydion created Blodeuwedd from the flowers of meadowsweet, broom and oak, linking it to beauty and enchantment. In folklore, the plant was gathered on Midsummer’s Day for love charms and divination~if placed on water, a sinking sprig indicated a male thief, floating a female. Meadowsweet was also one of the three sacred herbs of the Druids, used for protection and to purify spaces, and country tradition says no snakes—or evil—can live where it grows. From its compounds, the pain reliever aspirin was later derived.
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.
