FORGET-ME-NOT ~ For Memories

FORGET-ME-NOT ~ For MemoriesThe forget me nots Latin name, Myosotis, comes from the Greek for mouses ear, after the soft shape of its tiny leaves. In German folklore, a knight and his lady once walked beside a river when she noticed a cluster of small blue flowers along the bank. As he stooped to gather them, the weight of his armour pulled him into the current. As he was swept away, he called out, Forget me not! She wore those flowers in her hair for the rest of her days, and

thyme was spread throughout Europe by the Romans

Date Letter - This mark corresponds to the year the piece was marked

either placed inside a pillow

and country tradition says no snakes—or evil—can live where it grows

first popular in the Victorian era and named for the future Edward VII

this simple yet strong design became a staple of Victorian jewellery

In Victorian times it was said that if you stepped on seven daisies at one time

it is the national flower of Ireland and one of the county's most recognised and loved symbols

• Medium (19 cm)

christenings and remembrance wreaths

In Sussex it was called “Pook-needle

If you’d like to add a charm (sold separately) it can be soldered permanently to the ring