Lily of the Valley Earrings

In the language of flowers, the lily of the valley symbolises the return of happiness. It is also the birth flower for May.

The lily of the valley is the national flower of Finland. In France, on 1st May, lily of the valleys are gifted to family and friends as a token of luck. This custom dates back to the mid 16th century. King Charles IX was said the be the first to offer a sprig of lily of the valley as a lucky charm.

The lily of the valley is a popular choice for bridal bouquets.

Details

Metal: Sterling silver

Measurement: Lily of the Valley Petal 7 mm x 5 mm

Finish: Satin finish

Winter in July by MJ Paik 

MJ was born and raised in South Korea, and her birthday in July was always in the middle of summer, thus ‘Winter in July’ was born from the biggest change in her life - moving to Aotearoa, and celebrating her birthday in winter! She studied fine art and design in South Korea, and during her studies she travelled to New Zealand - quickly falling in love with the beautiful landscapes and lifestyle. And it wasn’t long she booked another ticket and ended up staying. After completing training at Peter Minturn Goldsmith School in Auckland, she continued to develop her skills, and now each piece of Winter in July jewellery is designed from scratch and totally handcrafted in her Auckland studio, where MJ strives to create beautiful pieces that bring joy to the wearer.