The Merry Maidens Earrings Red Blue
€140Inspired by the neolithic stone circle the Merry Maidens in Cornwall, United Kingdom, these earrings carry the echo of ancient legends and moonlit dances frozen in time.
The Merry Maidens—nineteen stones standing in a perfect circle on the windswept moors of West Penwith—are said to be young women turned to stone for dancing on the Sabbath. Local folklore whispers that on certain nights, when the moon is full, the stones still sway to music only they can hear. These earrings capture that moment between movement and stillness, between revelry and enchantment.
Crafted in 925 silver with lustrous pearls and vibrant glass beads in red and blue, each pair honours the circle's geometry and the maidens' eternal dance. The pearls evoke the moon that witnessed their transformation, whilst the coloured beads reflect the joy and defiance of those who danced beneath the stars.
Wear them as a talisman of freedom, a reminder that some moments are worth being immortalised in stone—or silver and pearls.
Each pair of earrings comes with an extended story about the Merry Maidens and their legend.
Specifications:
- Material: 925 sterling silver, freshwater pearls, natural agate
- Length: approximately 32mm
- Pearls: approximately 10mm diameter
- Glass beads (red and blue): approximately 12mm
Choose your preferred glass bead colours to make these earrings uniquely yours.
If you have any questions, please enquire.
