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Holly ring

Holly, winter flower and berry ring in silver

Holly is a shrub, or small tree, with evergreen foliage. It is distinguished by its intense green, glossy leaves, sometimes spiny, with varied shapes. In spring, during May and June, holly bears small, discreet white flowers. These flowers turn in autumn and then in winter into bright red fruits, the famous holly berries, very decorative and luminous in the heart of the cold season.

Holly is an understory species native to Europe. It grows in temperate forests and deeply symbolizes winter. While nature seems asleep, holly remains green. It withstands cold, frost, and sometimes snow without losing its leaves. This natural resistance makes holly a strong symbol of persistence, quiet strength, and life in the heart of winter.

Since ancient times, especially in pagan Antiquity, holly has symbolized plant life that continues despite the cold. It represents the continuity of the natural cycle, light in darkness, protection, and vitality.

Holly is a sacred tree in Celtic mythology. It holds an essential place within the Nemeton, the sacred sanctuary of the Celts. In this tradition, holly is linked to the immortality of nature, spiritual protection, and strength in the face of trials. It is associated with northern lands, cold climates, deep forests, and rituals connected to the winter solstice.

In the Christian religion, holly takes on a new symbolic dimension. Its serrated leaves recall Christ’s crown of thorns. The intense red of its berries evokes drops of shed blood. Thus, holly becomes a symbol of sacrifice and faith, but also of hope and eternal life.

In the 4th century, the Church adapted the pagan festival of Saturnalia, linked to the winter solstice, into Christmas, the Christian celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, conqueror of death and bearer of eternal salvation. The symbol of holly was preserved and given a new Christian interpretation, while retaining its ancient connection to winter and light.

In the language of flowers and plants, holly symbolizes insensitivity. This meaning contrasts with its warm and festive appearance, giving it an even more mysterious dimension.

Holly is also the birth flower of the month of December. Wearing a holly silver ring can therefore be a tribute to a winter birth, in the month of December.

 

 

Metal: sterling silver (925).

Width: 0.24 in (6 mm).

Production time: 5 working days before shipping your order.

 

Thickness of the ring: this model can be made with thicknesses of 1 mm, 1.3 mm or 1.6 mm. For reference, go to the last photo of the slideshow.

The ring thickness on the model is 1.3 mm.

Important: depending on your finger size, the solder at the back of your ring will show an interruption in the pattern with a plain vertical and in order to keep an overall harmony. Each rind is custom made and each finish will also be custom made (please refer to the example picture at the end of the photo series).

As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

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