Small Daisy Wheel pendant

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Pendant only, chains sold separately. If you require a chain you can find the option for a 18"-24" long 2mm thick sterling silver belcher chain in the pendant category. Cast in recycled sterling silver and fully hallmarked from the Sheffield Assasy Office. The finish is oxidised to give depth and contrast. Measures 2.1cm long including bail, approx 8g. Each piece is completely unique and will vary from the one shown slightly. Your very own protection charm to wear and treasure.

Etched on the walls of many of the houses, barns and buildings that we care for are symbols known as witch marks or apotropaic marks. Witch marks are also referred to as ritual protection marks or apotropaic markings. The word apotropaic comes from the Greek word apotropaios which is translated as turning away (evil).

One of the most common types of witch marks found in buildings is the daisy wheel, also known as the hexafoil. As the name suggests, the symbol takes the form of a six petalled flower. The daisy wheel would have been drawn using a compass and as such looks very geometrical in design. Daisy wheels can vary in size and complexity from a single hexafoil to a group of interlinked hexafoils. It was thought that if demons saw a line they would follow it, becoming trapped. A piece of amazing medieval graffiti!

Postage is Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed in the UK to make sure your jewellery reaches you safely and is covered if anything were to happen, no other postage option covers jewellery unfortunately. I've added new countries I can now ship to, I will always send to other countries tracked and signed for, customers must be made aware that all customs charges will be the customers responsibility to pay and are out of my control. Thank you. 🌿