Pocket Pine Cone Necklace – A Story of Resilience, Roots & Wings
This necklace was the very first piece in my Pocket Treasures collection. On my birthday this year, I picked up a tiny pine cone from the beach as we walked—one of those simple, quiet moments that stays with you.
Walking on the beach with my boys, watching our hound run free, is my happy place. I love it when the sun’s warm and golden just as much as when the wind whips sand across the dunes and the rain stings my cheeks. The pine woods offer a welcome shelter—whether from heat or weather—and it was there, in the hush of the trees, that this little pine cone came home in my pocket.
Pine cones are symbols of resilience. They can cling to their branches for up to ten years, weathering storms and seasons. Their scales close tight to protect the seeds, only opening when the warmth is right and it's time to let go—offering the perfect metaphor for parenting: protection, growth, and the moment when roots give way to wings.
A pine cone is also the first thing Small picks up on a walk, ready to throw for the dog or launch into a friendly competition. The sound of one cracking through branches as it falls has become one of our favourite walk-time sounds. That birthday walk, that little pine cone, and those precious memories made this necklace a natural choice to start the collection.
Design Details
- Material: Sterling silver
- Pendant Size: Approx 1.5cms
- Chain: Sterling silver curb chain,please choose your length from choker, princess or matinee
- Hallmarked: Yes – tag at the clasp featuring the Birmingham Assay Office anchor, 925 stamp, my maker’s mark, and a date letter
Meaning & Gifting
This necklace holds the quiet strength of nature. It’s for those who value resilience, protection, and the beauty of watching something grow. A lovely gift to mark change, celebrate endurance, or simply remember those beachside birthday walks and the joy of small things.
Packaging & Extras
Your necklace will arrive beautifully presented in a white Claire Howard Jewellery box, embossed with my signature gold flower logo and tied with ribbon. Inside, you’ll find a care card to help keep your jewellery looking its best, a polishing cloth, and a handwritten thank-you card—because every order is special. If you’d like to include a gift message or a gift bag, simply add them at checkout.
Carry a Pine Woods Memory
Inspired by the paths that lead to hidden shores, the Norfolk Beaches Collection includes treasures from both coast and countryside. This tiny pine cone is a wearable keepsake—handmade to bring a little natural stillness to your everyday.