Ex Voto Ring - Recycled Silver
Ex Voto Ring - Recycled Silver
The Ex Voto Ring.
The Ex Voto ring combines the symbolic Ex Voto of the Medieval world, with the early modern Irish tradition of the Claddagh ring. Each ring will be ever so slightly unique as they’re expertly cast in the UK from responsibly sourced materials, and then finished by hand.
Details:
Made from 100% recycled 925 sterling silver. Crafted by hand in the UK.
Hallmarked in London. Any piece over 7.8g is hallmarked at the London Assay Office as legally required.
Only available in UK size O and S - I can stretch the O up to a size P and the S to a size T.
Please let me know in the gift note section if you’d like the piece stretched. I will not be able to make it smaller or resize once stretched.
About:
The Ex Voto of the flaming heart symbolises devotion, love, and gratitude. In Christian tradition, Ex Votos were given as offerings to the saints or the divine, and this particular symbol appears across centuries of religious art. Then, the Claddagh, which is thought to have appeared in the 17th century, appears with two hands which clasp onto a crowned love heart. The Claddagh is usually symbolic of love, loyalty, and friendship, as the hands are representative of friendship, and the heart is the love.
This Ex Voto ring therefore represents so much love, in its different varying forms. What a beautiful gift to give to yourself, or to somebody that you hold dear. I also like to think of this piece representing the saying “have heart”, whereby it acts as a reminder to, especially in these times, keep hope, be brave, and keep strong.
Care:
Silver will naturally oxidise and darken over time. To keep it shiny and bright, polish with the polishing cloth included in your order, and swot up on the care card included, as it contains tips and tricks for care, and general wear.
This chunky silver ring can be worn as a pinky ring, or a statement signet ring for any finger. I made it as a pinky, yet I know that if I wear too chunky a knit with this, it may well snag or catch. This piece is made in the UK using the ancient art of lost wax casting.
