Red Poppy Earrings - Wire Drop

Red Poppy Earrings - Wire DropFollowing the trench warfare of the first World War which took place in the poppy fields of Flanders, red poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime. The use of the poppy was inspired by the World War I poem "In Flanders field". Its opening lines refer to the many poppies that were the first flowers to grow in the churned up earth of soldiers' graves in Flanders. Red Poppies, or artificial ones, are worn on

Ginkgo leaf fossils date back 270 million years

16-18" adjustable chain

Materials: The leaves are cast in bronze on a brass chain

Throughout history Orange Blossom flowers have symbolized purity

It is also one of the commonest herbs in European cookery and used for flavouring many dishes

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they have been designated National Memorial Tree for Mothers and as such were planted on the Capitol grounds in Washington

rowan and thorn are still planted around houses to keep off witches

Measures: Chain: 16

Orange trees are the most commonly cultivated fruit trees in the world

Materials: The Ginkgo earrings are cast in hand patinated bronze

Red Poppies