Irish Thorn Three-Leaf earrings by Michael Michaud for Silver Seasons.

Approximately 4cm long. Hand-patinaed bronze, made in the USA.

In Irish sagas, plants have magical powers, including the thorn - which is still planted around houses to keep witches out. In Ireland and the Isle of Man, the thorn is thought to be the resort of fairies, who represent the older tree spirits and gods of groves and forests.