Crest

A pendant shaped like a shield for the quiet-hearted, or those who walk between worlds.

At its centre sits a piece of spectrolite, dark as river stone, but alive with flickers of blue, green, and gold when the light strikes just so. The stone holds its own weather, like something scryed in a witch’s mirror or glimpsed beneath the surface of a still lake. Almost shield-shaped, it reminded me of old heraldic crests, those worn by knights and wanderers, keepers of secrets and stories.

Two hand-carved sterling silver leaves arc protectively over the stone, like branches bowing in the wind. Nestled between them, a single tiny flower, simple and quietly persistent. The kind that blooms where no one expects it to.

There’s a touch of talismanic magic in this piece. A sense of old oaths, long journeys, and strength that doesn’t shout. A reminder, perhaps, that the truest shields aren’t always made of iron, but of resolve, gentleness, and the wild places we carry within us.

This piece comes with an 18” chain as standard - please see my chain upgrade page if you’d prefer a different length.

Handmade from start to finish in my studio in South Shropshire, England - please allow up to 28 days for delivery, or you can collect from The Artists Gallery, Ludlow.

Marked with my makers mark (LJ) and fully hallmarked.

All materials used: Recycled 925 sterling silver, spectrolite cabochon.