Hawthorn is indigenous to the British Isles, but can be found throughout temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The limbs of the Hawthorn form a dense network of thorned twigs with white flowers that bloom in May.

Hawthorn is a pagan symbol of fertility and is closely linked with May Day, the celebration of the end of Spring and beginning of Summer. Hawthorn lent its leaves, thorns and flowers to many a May Day garland, as well as appearing in the wreath of the Green Man. 

Hawthorn was associated by early Christians with the Saint, Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph laid his hawthorn staff to the ground near Glastonbury Tor, and it miraculously produced a 'Holy Thorn' that blooms come Christmas. The thorn 'Biflora' (named so as it flowers twice a year) or 'Glastonbury Thorn' is still found in the area to this day.

The Hawthorn tree, lonely and desolate in the landscape as it was, was believed by the Irish to be inhabited by Faeries. It could not be damaged in any way without fear of incurring the wrath of these faery guardians.

Choosing a thumb or midi ring size is easy!

Thumb - Size one up from your pointer finger if you wish to wear on the thumb.

Midi Ring - If you wear a size 5-7 select size 3 3/4. If you wear size 8-9 select size 4. 10-11 size 5.

From our years of experience we find these work 9 times out of 10. If you want to be 100% sure please use the size guide.

Remember, this is a very small measurement. If you measure yourself to be a size 16.5mm and we only have a size 16.25mm in stock, this is just a quarter of a mm (look at a ruler and you will see how small that is) so it's safe to say that a size 16.25mm will still fit comfortably.

Your body temperature matters when sizing and changes throughout the day. Cold skin will contract and warm skin expand, so we recommend sizing a few times throughout the day so you can get a better idea of your true ring size.

Consider sizing up on rings if you are between sizes. A ring that is too small is much more likely to break or get damaged because of the extra pressure being exerted on the band.

You can find products called 'ring snuggies' online to help with any rings that may be slightly too loose. This is a little piece of plastic that can be discreetly wrapped around the back of the band to adjust the fit.