Heather 'Medal' Charm ~ For Protection

HEATHER MEDAL CHARM ~ For Protection ~ *NB* This listing is for the charm only, to view our accessory options please see the necklace and bracelet chains in our shop...

The name Calluna comes from the Greek kallyno, meaning to beautify or sweep clean, recalling heather’s use in brooms and besoms. Growing wild where little else will thrive, it has long symbolised endurance, beauty, and solitude. Linked to the old ways, the heath-dwellers who gave rise to the word heathen, heather carries the spirit of ancient wisdom and wild faith. It was brewed into ale and mead, burned for blessing, and carried for luck and protection. In Scotland, farmers once circled their fields with flaming torches of heather to ensure a good harvest, and brides still tuck it into their bouquets for peace and happiness. Sacred to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, it was said to attract good fortune and affection. White heather especially brings luck, blooming only where no blood has been shed. Folklore tells it grows where fairies have danced or come to rest—its purple hills marking the meeting place between this world and the other.

Our medal charms are made with real flowers in sterling silver, using the traditional technique of lost wax casting. They are beautifully packaged with our signature box posy which changes with the seasons, a card detailing our favourite facts and folklore, and a gift card for a personal message.

By choosing an Albert swivel clasp (first used on Victorian watch chains), your charm needn’t stay in one place. It can move with ease between chain and bracelet, a small detail that makes a big difference.

Charms will be attached to your chosen accessory as standard. If none is selected, we'll include a seasonal ribbon choker ~ to carry your charm until you place it elsewhere.

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.