Website:
www.oooshinythings.com
Ooo Shiny Things was born from my search for jewellery I’d personally wear—simple, with a strong graphic style. Every piece is hand-cut from brass or copper and embodies a narrative inspired by mythology, history, and occasionally, a blend of both.
GALLERY OF WORK
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Bear Necklace - Brass :
Bear necklace. Solid brass. 0.7mm thick. 2.5cm high, 4.5cm wide. 18inch chain.<br /><br />
Part of the Ooo Shiny Things luck collection.<br /><br />
The Native Bear Symbol represents strength, family, vitality, courage and health.<br /><br />
Bears play a prominent role in Native American mythology. They are often symbols of strength, wisdom, healing and medicine.
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Scarab Necklace - Brass :
Scarab necklace. Solid brass. 0.7mm thick. 8cm high, 5cm wide. 18inch chain<br /><br />
Part of the Ooo Shiny Things luck collection.<br /><br />
The scarab beetle as a good luck charm dates all the way back to 2345 B.C. The amulet of this beetle represented new creation and eternal life and was associated with the Egyptian God of the Rising Sun, Khepri.This good luck charm first emerged in Ancient Egypt. Egyptians saw the scarab as a transmitter of luck.
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EEEK! Necklace - Brass :
EEEK! Necklace. Solid brass. 0.7mm thick. 3.5cm high, 10.5cm wide. 18inch chain.<br /><br />
Part of the Ooo Shiny Things spooky collection.<br /><br />
The use of the onomatopoeic word EEEK! in written form can be traced back to early comic strips, where sound effects were often written out to convey the action in a visual and auditory manner. "EEEK!" would have found its way into this context as a way to depict a sharp and sudden exclamation of surprise or fear.
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Unicorn Necklace - Brass :
Unicorn Necklace. Solid brass. 0.7mm thick. 4.5cm high, 3.5cm wide. 18inch chain.<br /><br />
Part of the Ooo Shiny Things luck collection.<br /><br />
In some cultures, unicorns are believed to bring good luck. According to one popular unicorn mythology, these creatures are born from the tears of angels. As a result, they are pure of heart and always do what is right. Unicorns are also said to be incredibly graceful and beautiful creatures.
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