Brooches

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Hand finished Pewter Celtic Inverurie Horse Brooches with embossed design. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch.

The Celts regarded the horse as a symbol of sovereignty. When depicted as a mare, the horse also symbolises the power of the mother goddess. Known as Epona (Gaul), Rhiannon (Wales), or Macha (Ireland) she is often depicted with a basket and key symbolising nourishment and guardianship.

The horses are based on a Pictish horse engraving found on a stone in Iverurie, Scotland.

Finish: Solid Polished Pewter
Size: 50mm (Diameter)

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Hand finished Pewter Ardagh Celtic Brooches.

The Ardagh brooch is a representation of the decorative cross on the Ardagh Chalice which was discovered buried in a fort at Reerasta, Ireland near Adagh in 1868, and dates back to the 8th Centuary.

The Celts used knotwork to decorate many of their artefacts. To them, the intricate patterns woven into spirals and knots symbolise the continuity of life.


Choice of Gemstones:

Amber is considered to be the 'Soul of the Tiger' and regarded as a stone of courage. Amber's spiritual meaning is also one of protection and it's given to travellers to keep them safe on long journeys.

Rainbow Moonstone is thought to bring balance, harmony and hope while enhancing creativity, compassion, endurance and inner confidence. Rainbow moonstone is believed to help strengthen intuition and psychic perception, especially offering us visions of things that aren't immediately obvious.

Turquoise is a Gemstone of the ancients, represents wisdom, tranquillity, protection, good fortune, and hope. ... Likewise, contemporary crystal experts celebrate it for its representation of wisdom, tranquillity, and protection.

Finish: Solid Polished Pewter
Size: 47 - 55m (Diameter)


(Please see 'Gemstone Guide' below for information)

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Hand finished Pewter openwork Celtic Brooches with embossed design and central cabochon. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch.

This Celtic cross is typical of many found in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. They were carved in local stone by the native Celts and are still intact centuries later. This particular one is specific to Wales and contains the Holy Trinity triscele knot within each cross section of the design.


Choice of Gemstones:

Amethyst is said to be incredibly protective, healing, and purifying. It's claimed it can help rid the mind of negative thoughts and bring forth humility, sincerity, and spiritual wisdom. It's also said to help promote sobriety.

Lapis Lazuli has been associated with strength and courage, royalty and wisdom, intellect and truth. From antiquity, lapis lazuli has been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil. In ancient Egypt, it was powdered and worn about the eyes to improve eyesight.

Malachite is the essence of joy and is known as the stone of transformation because it helps reveal and heal emotional pain by absorbing the pain into itself. It is especially helpful in bringing ease during times of change and gives the insight needed for personal growth.

Rainbow Moonstone is thought to bring balance, harmony and hope while enhancing creativity, compassion, endurance and inner confidence. Rainbow moonstone is believed to help strengthen intuition and psychic perception, especially offering us visions of things that aren't immediately obvious.

Turquoise is a Gemstone of the ancients, represents wisdom, tranquillity, protection, good fortune, and hope. ... Likewise, contemporary crystal experts celebrate it for its representation of wisdom, tranquillity, and protection.


Finish: Solid Polished Pewter
Size: 50mm (Diameter)


(Please see 'Gemstone Guide' below for information)

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Hand finished Pewter Celtic Brooches with embossed design and copper centre. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch.

The tree of life circular design represents the complete relationship of total life created. The seven created beings of the Celtic world - plant, insect, fish, reptile, bird, animal and man. This relationship with nature, with the land and its non-human inhabitants, is central to the Celtic religion. Tree worship is a major feature within that religion.

Finish: Solid Polished Pewter & Copper
Size: 48mm diameter

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Hand finished Pewter Bird & Chevron Brooches with embossed design and copper centre. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch.

The chevron lends itself to many designs with its often delicate and subtle detail. Animals best portray the Celtic spirit of change, recognising the importance of oneness with nature. The Celts believed birds to be celestial messengers and bearers of magical power, prophecy, good fortune, peace and love.

Finish: Solid Polished Pewter & Copper
Size: 50mm diameter

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Hand finished Pewter Celtic Spiral Brooches with embossed design and copper centre. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch.

Celtic spirals can be traced back 7000 years, developing from observing natural examples in shells and plants. Clockwise and anticlockwise spirals represent the inner and outer evolution of the spirit respectively. In relation to the seasonal calendar these relate to the winter and summer, the year being polarised into light and dark seasons. In Celtic belief this translates to the theme in which one always moves from the darkness into the light.

Finish: Solid Polished Pewter & Copper
Size: 54mm diameter

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Large Penannular Serpent Brooch. An antiqued finish Pewter Pennanular Brooch with Celtic Serpent designs.

The brooch is also set with 8 Opalised glass stones and three larger Lapis stones.

Secures to the garment by way of a pin with locking safety catch.

Finish: Pewter
Width - 77 mm Length - 93mm

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Penannular Tara Brooch. An antiqued finished Pewter Penannular Tara style brooch that has 5 lapis stone inlays or traps.

The Hill of Tara (Irish: Teamhair or Cnoc na Teamhrach) is a hill and ancient ceremonial and burial site near Skryne in County Meath, Ireland. According to tradition, it was the inauguration place and seat ("stone of destiny") of the High Kings of Ireland

Secures to a garment by way of a pin with locking safety catch.

Width - 54mm Length - 76mm

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Hand finished Pewter Celtic Brooches with embossed Aberlemno knot design and four cabochons. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch.

The interlacing knot on this item is taken from the carved cross slab in the churchyard at Aberlemno, Scotland. Pictish in origin, it dates from the 8th century and the reverse of the slab is thought to depict the battle of Dunnichen.


Choice of Gemstones:

Amber is considered to be the 'Soul of the Tiger' and regarded as a stone of courage. Amber's spiritual meaning is also one of protection and it's given to travellers to keep them safe on long journeys.

Lapis Lazuli has been associated with strength and courage, royalty and wisdom, intellect and truth. From antiquity, lapis lazuli has been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil. In ancient Egypt, it was powdered and worn about the eyes to improve eyesight.

Malachite is the essence of joy and is known as the stone of transformation because it helps reveal and heal emotional pain by absorbing the pain into itself. It is especially helpful in bringing ease during times of change and gives the insight needed for personal growth.

Rainbow Moonstone is thought to bring balance, harmony and hope while enhancing creativity, compassion, endurance and inner confidence. Rainbow moonstone is believed to help strengthen intuition and psychic perception, especially offering us visions of things that aren't immediately obvious.


Finish: Solid Polished Pewter
Size: Width: 58mm Height: 58mm


(Please see 'Gemstone Guide' below for information)

Hand finished openwork Pewter Cabbyl Ushtey Horse Brooches. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch.

Rising from its home in the deep pools of the Isle of Man, Cabyll-Ushtey would take the form of a beautiful white horse and tempt weary travellers to ride on its back - only to disappear with them into the depths from which they would never return.

Finish: Solid Polished Pewter
Size: Width: 60mm Height: 50mm

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Hand finished Pewter Celtic Wheel Shield Brooches with embossed design and centre Amber cabochon. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch.

The Celts used knotwork to decorate many of their artefacts. To them, the intricate patterns woven into spirals and knots symbolise the continuity of life.

Amber is considered to be the 'Soul of the Tiger' and regarded as a stone of courage. Amber's spiritual meaning is also one of protection and it's given to travellers to keep them safe on long journeys.

Finish: Solid Polished Pewter set with Amber Gemstone
Size: 55mm (Diameter)

(Please see 'Gemstone Guide' below for information)

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Hand finished Pewter Ammonite Brooches with relief detail and central cabochon. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch

The ammonite was named after the Egyptian god Ammon and belongs to an extinct group of Cephalopods (which means 'head-foot').The ammonites were present on the Earth for a period spanning over 140 million years. They first appeared on Earth some 208 million years ago, during the Carboniferous period. Large specimens were commonly up to one metre across and weighed up to 100 kg. They became extinct about the same time that the majority of the dinosaurs disappeared.


Choice of Gemstones:

Amber is considered to be the 'Soul of the Tiger' and regarded as a stone of courage. Amber's spiritual meaning is also one of protection and it's given to travellers to keep them safe on long journeys.

Amethyst is said to be incredibly protective, healing, and purifying. It's claimed it can help rid the mind of negative thoughts and bring forth humility, sincerity, and spiritual wisdom. It's also said to help promote sobriety.

Rainbow Moonstone is thought to bring balance, harmony and hope while enhancing creativity, compassion, endurance and inner confidence. Rainbow moonstone is believed to help strengthen intuition and psychic perception, especially offering us visions of things that aren't immediately obvious.

Turquoise is a Gemstone of the ancients, represents wisdom, tranquillity, protection, good fortune, and hope. ... Likewise, contemporary crystal experts celebrate it for its representation of wisdom, tranquility, and protection.


Finish: Solid Polished Pewter
Size: 40mm

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Hand finished penwork Pewter Celtic Cross Brooches with embossed design. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch.

The Celtic Cross is typical of many found in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. They were carved in local stone by the native Celts and are still intact centuries later.

Finish: Solid Polished Cornish Pewter
Size: 48mm (Diameter)

Hand finished Pewter Seal of Solomon / Star of David Brooches. Better known today as the Star of David (or Mogen David - Shield of David)

Finish: Solid Polished Pewter
Size: 48mm (Point to Point)


Choice of Gemstones:

Amber is considered to be the 'Soul of the Tiger' and regarded as a stone of courage. Amber's spiritual meaning is also one of protection and it's given to travellers to keep them safe on long journeys.

Amethyst is said to be incredibly protective, healing, and purifying. It's claimed it can help rid the mind of negative thoughts and bring forth humility, sincerity, and spiritual wisdom. It's also said to help promote sobriety.

Lapis Lazuli has been associated with strength and courage, royalty and wisdom, intellect and truth. From antiquity, lapis lazuli has been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil. In ancient Egypt, it was powdered and worn about the eyes to improve eyesight.

Rainbow Moonstone is thought to bring balance, harmony and hope while enhancing creativity, compassion, endurance and inner confidence. Rainbow moonstone is believed to help strengthen intuition and psychic perception, especially offering us visions of things that aren't immediately obvious.

Turquoise is a Gemstone of the ancients, represents wisdom, tranquillity, protection, good fortune, and hope. ... Likewise, contemporary crystal experts celebrate it for its representation of wisdom, tranquillity, and protection.


(Please see 'Gemstone Guide' below for information)