This Sweetheart bracelet in sterling silver features six enamelled links featuring an intertwining design. Each link measures approximately 28mm long and is hand-enamelled in Sheila's 'Electric' enamel colourway. A 2.25mm cubic zirconia is hand-set into each link.
The Abbey of Dulce Cor, Latin for Sweet Heart, was founded in 1275 by Lady Devorgilla of Galloway in memory of her late husband Lord John Balliol. After his death, Lady Devorgilla carried her husband’s embalmed heart with her everywhere and, when she eventually died in 1289, was laid to rest in front of the abbey church’s high altar, clutching his heart to her bosom. Sheila was inspired to create her ‘Sweetheart’ collection following a visit to the abbey where she was moved by the building’s conception as a shrine to human and divine love.
