Welsh Lovespoon Symbols & Meanings: A Mini Collection
Looking for a meaningful gift? Learn the language of Welsh lovespoon symbols and explore our contemporary jewellery range handcrafted with rare Welsh gold.
We are very excited to share a mini range of pieces inspired by the fascinating tradition of Welsh lovespoons. But do you know anything about this charming custom?
A Centuries-Old Tradition
Dating back to the 17th century, a lovespoon was a spoon decoratively carved from a single piece of wood and given as a symbol of love by a young man to his intended. The skill and intricacy of the decoration was important to show the girl’s family that he was capable of earning enough money to support her, whilst the shapes that he carved into the spoon each had their own language and symbolism.
Decoding the Symbols: What Does Your Love Spoon Mean?
- Heart - love and affection
- Bell - a harmonious life
- Double hearts - reciprocated love
- Knot - everlasting
- Horseshoe - good luck
- Ball in a cage - the number of children
- Vine or flowers - love growing
- Key/keyhole - home/security
- Cross - faith in God
- Dragon - symbol of Wales or protection
- Diamond - wealth or good fortune
From Wood to Welsh Gold: Our Contemporary Lovespoon Collection
Taking the classic symbol of a heart, representing love and affection, we have continued the same design across three individual pieces that also work together as a set: a ring, pair of earrings and a necklace all made in either 20% or 100% Welsh gold
Crafted for the Modern Day
- 20% 18ct Welsh Gold alloyed with 80% 18ct
- 100% 18 carat Welsh gold or 100% 9 carat Welsh gold
- Ethically sourced gold and finished by hand
- No carving ability required!
We hope that we have provided an attractive contemporary take on this delightful traditional token of love, allowing the modern-day gifter the opportunity to express their affection.
Find out more and shop the Lovespoon Collection in 20% or 100% Welsh gold.
- 20% Welsh gold Necklace/Pendant
- 20% Welsh gold Earrings
- 20% Welsh gold Diamond Ring
- 100% Welsh gold Necklace/Pendant
- 100% Welsh gold Diamond Ring