GORSE ~ For Independence

GORSE ~ For IndependenceGorse is best known for its associations with the sun, its bright yellow flowers a sign of vibrancy and energy. It is an intelligent light seeker, the seeds will fling as far as possible from their parents to establish themselves independently, in order to maximise their exposure to the sun. It thrives in hostile growing conditions where many other species struggle, and is often used for land reclamation, where it nitrogen fixing qualities help other

• T-bar closure (Safety chain option)

just as friendship and love connect lives across distance and time

elegant and timeless

while still rooted in the traditional craftsmanship of earlier Victorian and Edwardian chains

Witches are said to prize the herb for its ability to increase clairvoyance

cooking and perfume

The tradition of wearing and 'drowning' the Shamrock on Saint Patrick's Day can be traced back to the early 1700s

so he would not know he was being spoken of

In folklore

yellow poppies should never be bought inside as they invite headaches

longevity and often immortality by virtually every civilisation in history

• 18 - 20" (46 - 51 cm)