Primrose ~ For Kindness ~ Coin Charm

Inspired by the language of flowers ~ where sentiments were once quietly expressed through blooms ~ and Victorian 'Love Tokens', the phenomenon of engraving secret messages onto coins.

I was drawn to the thought that flowers might hold that same quiet power, carried close as a form of protection, given as a blessing, or kept as a reminder of love and strength. Chosen to speak gently, when words themselves feel too much, or not quite enough.

Our coin 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.

Primrose, from the Latin "prima rosa", meaning first rose or flower, is a favourite for its early Spring blossoms and has come to symbolise first love. The five petals of the flower represent birth, initiation, consummation, repose and death, whilst a rare primrose with 6 petals is said to bring luck in love and marriage. The sacred flower of the Norse goddess of love, Freya, Primroses also have a long association with fairies and folklore. Posies left or growing next to a doorstep encourage fairies to bless the house and it is said that if you touch a fairy rock with the right number of primroses in a posy you will be shown the way to fairyland.