Sterling silver Robin Red Breast Communion earrings hanging on a twig.

Robin Red Breast Earrings, An Spideog

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€85.00

Christmas Robins!!
In Ireland An Spideog was associated with Christ on the cross: the bird plucked the thorns from his head and the blood for ever stained his feathers red.
It was also said that he scorched his breast in the stable at Bethlehem while fanning a fire to warm the baby Jesus.

In Irish folk tradition an Spideog was seen as a messenger from the Spirit world.
If it entered the house, it is said to warn of an impending death in the family, or after a death, it appeared to give consolation that all was well with the loved one passed on. it was also very bad luck to kill a Robin, and the offender would be left with a permanent tremor in the hand.

Whatever the truth is, they are beautiful, clever and engaging birds, that enchant many and give comfort to the grieving with their appearance.

These wee Robins weight 3 grams each and are just gorgeous as drop earrings. They are also the perfect gift for a First Holy Communion or Confirmation.

They are also available with a rose gold red breast, made from a solid sheet of 9ct rose gold, shaped, soldered and hammered in place. The silver wires on this option have wee rose gold balls on the earring wires.

Length: Of Robin - 20 mm

Width: Of Robin - 23 mm

Weight: Of pair of Earrings - 7 grams

Length: Of Drop including earring wire 38 mm

Each piece of Elena Brennan's sterling silver and gold Irish jewellery is designed handcrafted in our jewellery studio in Cavan, Ireland and hallmarked in the Assay Office of Ireland in Dublin Castle. The Irish Hallmark is recognised around the world as your guarantee of the highest quality precious metal and Irish craftsmanship.

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