{"product_id":"jones-family-crest-framed-artprint","title":"Jones Family Crest framed artprint","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eCelebrate your family heritage with a gift to cherish – the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eJones Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e framed and printed on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eThe symbolism of the Jones coat of arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn medieval heraldry, you didn’t just get to pick a cool design; coats of arms were awarded for specific actions. A 'vulned' or wounded lion almost certainly commemorates a real historical battle where an early Jones ancestor was wounded in battle. The drops of blood are a permanent badge of honour, proving that the family’s status and freedom were literally paid for in blood. A lion rampant already represents ultimate bravery, strength, and valour. By depicting the lion as wounded yet still standing tall on its hind legs ready to strike, the crest symbolises extreme resilience. It tells the world that the family line has faced severe adversity, tragedy, or mortal danger, but refused to be broken. They may bleed, but they still stand and fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe earliest record linking the wounded lion to the Jones name dates back to 1607, when London’s College of Arms officially registered the crest to William Jones of Shropshire. His lineage traced back to Richard Jones of Holt in the late 1400s—a major transition era when the English crown pressured Welsh families to drop traditional patronymics (like Richard ap John, meaning \"son of John\") in favour of permanent surnames. Richard’s family chose \"Jones,\" forever pairing their new name with the iconic bleeding lion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eThe origin of the Jones name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJones, one of the most prolific surnames, is of early Christian, Welsh-Celtic origins. It is derived from the patronymic Welsh naming tradition and denotes someone who’s father’s name was Ioan (Welch for John or Johan), from the Latin Johannes, meaning ‘Yahweh is gracious’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Jones lineage descends from three main sources: from Gwaithvoed, a Chieftain of one of the 15 noble tribes of North Wales in 921, from Bleddyn Ap Cynfyn, King of Powys and from Dyffryn Clwyd, a Chieftain of Denbighland. By the the 11th century all three lines had merged and the llwyth \u003ci\u003e(or clan)\u003c\/i\u003e was firmly established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom 1535 onwards in Wales, the adoption of fixed surnames, to conform to English naming conventions, was influenced by the integration of the Welsh legal system into English Common Law. This shift resulted in a limited number of surnames in Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOver time, the surname Jones became widespread and is now one of the most common surnames globally, with variations like Jonas, Jone, Joness, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Jones family crest traditionally features a white or silver lion with blood dripping from a wound, symbolizing ferocity, bravery, and valour. The droplets are said to signify early family members who endured battles. In heraldry blue is associated with truthfulness and loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 67);\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 67, 67);\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Printed using eco-friendly water-based inks.\u003cbr\u003e• Framed in .75″ (1.9 cm) thick Ayous wood sourced from renewable forests\u003cbr\u003e• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Paper weight: 189 g\/m²\u003cbr\u003e• Protected by a durable Acrylite front cover\u003cbr\u003e• Includes hanging hardware for easy display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon’t see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’m always happy to add new crests to the collection, so please get in touch if you can’t find what you're looking for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e ⚜️\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"8″×10″","offer_id":54242144584025,"sku":"1914811_10754","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10″×10″","offer_id":54242144616793,"sku":"1914811_10755","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11″×14″","offer_id":54242144649561,"sku":"1914811_14293","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″×12″","offer_id":54242144682329,"sku":"1914811_10756","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″×16″","offer_id":54242144715097,"sku":"1914811_10751","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14″×14″","offer_id":54242144747865,"sku":"1914811_10757","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×16″","offer_id":54242144780633,"sku":"1914811_10758","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16″×20″","offer_id":54242144813401,"sku":"1914811_10753","price":77.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18″×18″","offer_id":54242144846169,"sku":"1914811_10759","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18″×24″","offer_id":54242144878937,"sku":"1914811_10749","price":103.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24″×36″","offer_id":54242144911705,"sku":"1914811_10750","price":137.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/enhanced-matte-paper-framed-poster-_in_-white-16x16-person-67bf81201d89c.jpg?v=1740603688","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/jones-family-crest-framed-artprint","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}