Halfpenny Earrings

Posted by Shortbread and Ginger February 21, 2013

Halfpenny Earrings

My son got me these gorgeous earrings for my birthday (which was ages ago) and I've been meaning to show them off. (Edited to say that lots of hints were dropped and website pointed out - my son is very thoughtful, but sometimes men just need a little help. don't you think?!)

They are by Louise Pringle who makes the most beautiful and unusual jewellery from vintage watches, charms and other bits and pieces. Check out her website here.

I love anything to do with ships and the sea, so these are ideal for me. They are made from old halfpennies with the wonderful image of a sailing ship. Attached are little anchors.

But what makes them even more special is that, purely by coincidence, one of the halfpennies is from twelve years before I was born while the other is dated twelve years after I was born!!

How amazing is that - its just as if they were made for me!

Love, Liz

Comments

Vintage Jane said…

They are gorgeous and so unusual. What a lovely son you have ...
M x

21 February 2013 at 13:39

Kylie said…

They are gorgeous Liz, what a thoughtful son you've got. The perfect present for you on all counts. Now, what I really want to see is a pic of YOU wearing them!
Are you up for it?
x

21 February 2013 at 13:42

Elisabeth said…

Lovely earrings and the coincidence with the years is great! I bought my dad some cuff links with six pences from the year he was born a couple of years ago. I love the idea of using old coins for accesories :) Elisabeth x

21 February 2013 at 14:18

Biba said…

Indeed they were - they're beautiful, you'll be the envy of any company :) Your son must know you very well to get you such a wonderful present!

21 February 2013 at 14:23

Robyn of Oz said…

They really are beautiful earrings and what lovely coins! I especially like the ship on the tails side as well.
She's a very talented jewellery artist. I'm sure they will give you a lot of pleasure for many years to come.

21 February 2013 at 14:43

Vix said…

Those are the sweetest earrings, what a lovely gift! x

21 February 2013 at 14:57

Ruth Kelly said…

Cute earrings.

21 February 2013 at 15:30

September Violets said…

These are so nice!! What a thoughtful son you have ;) I'll have to check out the link. This might be an idea for our discontinued penny! Wendy

21 February 2013 at 17:26

Shortbread and Ginger said…

I've gone back to edit the post because, although my son is very thoughtful, I did send out a lot of hints about this gift!
Liz

21 February 2013 at 17:49

Anonymous said…

I love them Liz they are so unusual..
Son's need a little guiding in the right direction sometimes
Thea x

21 February 2013 at 17:59

Jo@awholeplotoflove said…

They are so sweet. You don't really drop hints, just gently push in the right direction.

21 February 2013 at 18:09

A Treasured Past said…

They are really lovely, and have found the perfect home. Something's are just meant to be :)

21 February 2013 at 20:47

Curtise said…

What unusual earrings, they are lovely - how clever of your son to pick up on those hints! xxxx

21 February 2013 at 21:43

**Anne** said…

Your earrings are as beautiful as they are unique. I love the creativity that some people have, the ability to take the ordinary and create something wonderful.
Enjoy!
Anne xx

21 February 2013 at 21:53

sky-blu-pink said…

What fantastic original earrings - love them! A great present!

21 February 2013 at 22:34

Connie said…

These are so clever. And what a sweet son..he pays attention!

22 February 2013 at 00:54

Olga Rani said…

Oh, they are so beautiful and unique!

22 February 2013 at 04:39

Shabby Brocante, Karen said…

What a sweet gift. I love those. That is so cool about the 12 years before and twelve years after your birth date! Amazing :)
Karen

22 February 2013 at 13:56

Patricia said…

The earrings are gorgeous. I like the fact that you have both the Queen and her father King George featured. Great gift. Have a great weekend.
Patricia x

22 February 2013 at 15:55