Wishbone Ring
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“The promise of good luck” is made possible via this unbroken, gold wishbone. Converted from a Victorian stick pin into this one of a kind ring. It’s 10kt gold and a tiny seed pearl flower grows entwined along the bone.
An auspicious talisman that holds the secret to a positive outlook, and don’t we all need reminding of that sometimes?
“Unbroken wishbones symbolise the promise of luck and were used to illustrate New Year cards and Good Luck postcards during the early part of last century and lucky charms included the symbol of the wishbone however, the history of the wishbone goes back way before that. One theory is that the Italian Etruscans in 300 BC believed chickens could tell the future because hens squawk before laying and roosters announce the new day. High priests interpreted answers from the order the birds pecked at corn kernels. After the bird was sacrificed the "wishbone" was hung out to dry and anyone could stroke the sacred bone to make a wish. The Romans took on these customs but fought over who would get the good fortune and so broke the bones. Later this tradition spread to England and is still a customary part of many people's celebrations”.
size 6 US contact us for re-sizing | seed pearls | 10k gold
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This piece has now sold but please get in touch if you would like us to create or find something similar just for you!
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“The promise of good luck” is made possible via this unbroken, gold wishbone. Converted from a Victorian stick pin into this one of a kind ring. It’s 10kt gold and a tiny seed pearl flower grows entwined along the bone.
An auspicious talisman that holds the secret to a positive outlook, and don’t we all need reminding of that sometimes?
“Unbroken wishbones symbolise the promise of luck and were used to illustrate New Year cards and Good Luck postcards during the early part of last century and lucky charms included the symbol of the wishbone however, the history of the wishbone goes back way before that. One theory is that the Italian Etruscans in 300 BC believed chickens could tell the future because hens squawk before laying and roosters announce the new day. High priests interpreted answers from the order the birds pecked at corn kernels. After the bird was sacrificed the "wishbone" was hung out to dry and anyone could stroke the sacred bone to make a wish. The Romans took on these customs but fought over who would get the good fortune and so broke the bones. Later this tradition spread to England and is still a customary part of many people's celebrations”.
size 6 US contact us for re-sizing | seed pearls | 10k gold
Not sure of your ring size?
Find your fit with our size guide.
This piece has now sold but please get in touch if you would like us to create or find something similar just for you!
~
“The promise of good luck” is made possible via this unbroken, gold wishbone. Converted from a Victorian stick pin into this one of a kind ring. It’s 10kt gold and a tiny seed pearl flower grows entwined along the bone.
An auspicious talisman that holds the secret to a positive outlook, and don’t we all need reminding of that sometimes?
“Unbroken wishbones symbolise the promise of luck and were used to illustrate New Year cards and Good Luck postcards during the early part of last century and lucky charms included the symbol of the wishbone however, the history of the wishbone goes back way before that. One theory is that the Italian Etruscans in 300 BC believed chickens could tell the future because hens squawk before laying and roosters announce the new day. High priests interpreted answers from the order the birds pecked at corn kernels. After the bird was sacrificed the "wishbone" was hung out to dry and anyone could stroke the sacred bone to make a wish. The Romans took on these customs but fought over who would get the good fortune and so broke the bones. Later this tradition spread to England and is still a customary part of many people's celebrations”.
size 6 US contact us for re-sizing | seed pearls | 10k gold
Not sure of your ring size?
Find your fit with our size guide.