Dan and I first spoke about swallows when I told him about the ones I’d created from recycled Scottish ocean plastic - delicate little wall ornaments born from the debris our seas give back to us. We talked about their symbolism, their beauty and the way they always seem to find their way home. It wasn’t long before we knew we wanted to create a version you could wear close to your heart.

There’s something magical about swallows. They mate for life, never stray far from land and carry with them a quiet promise of return. For centuries, sailors inked them into their skin after thousands of nautical miles - badges of courage and skill hard-won on wild seas. I’ve always loved the old saying: 'calm seas never made a skilled sailor.'

Our Flying Swallow Talisman Necklace holds all of that meaning. It’s a little piece of your journey, whether you wear it as a reminder of where you’ve been, a wish for safe return or a gift of love and loyalty. For me, it’s also a reminder that something beautiful can be made from what the tide leaves behind and that home is never far away.