Heart in Hand Charm Necklaces

Heart in Hand Charm NecklacesThe Heart in Hand Charm was originally commissioned by the head curator of the American Crafts Museum in New York city as a thank you to the participants of the Hands and Hearts 1973 exhibition. The Hands and Hearts show explored the rich immigrant history of the Lower East Side, focusing on the last remaining ethnic artisans who brought their trade from the old country. Each craftsman, from Lithuanian bakers to Cuban cobblers, was given a charm

combining a romantic touch with a hint of danger

Fast-forward to today

Peer into a smooth black onyx stone and divine the answers you seek

Celebrated in some circles

miners and saloon owners shot by accident or hung by design out on the lonesome road

and may the Beast be with you

the Steer Skull ring was carved by Alex Streeter after one of his lengthy travels through the Wild West

This process was symbolic of re-creation to many ancient cultures such as the Olmecs

A long time ago

first carved in the early 70’s

Silver with inset garnet or onyx

The snake eating itself portrays the cyclical nature of the universe - creation from destruction