Claddagh ring blog

GOLD OPENWORK MOUNT

GOLD OPENWORK MOUNT This magnificent piece of metalwork was uncovered in 1849, when villagers in the German village of Schwarzenbach uncovered two La Tene tombs among their orchards.  Here, the...

GOLD OPENWORK MOUNT

GOLD OPENWORK MOUNT This magnificent piece of metalwork was uncovered in 1849, when villagers in the German village of Schwarzenbach uncovered two La Tene tombs among their orchards.  Here, the...

Ardagh chalice

The chalice is a large, two-handled silver cup, decorated with gold, gilt bronze, brass, lead pewter and enamel, which has been assembled from 354 separate pieces; this complex construction is...

Ardagh chalice

The chalice is a large, two-handled silver cup, decorated with gold, gilt bronze, brass, lead pewter and enamel, which has been assembled from 354 separate pieces; this complex construction is...

Irish jewelry

Celtic Knot

History of the Celtic Knot The use of interlace patterns had its origins in the artwork of the late Roman Empire.  Knot patterns first appeared in the third and fourth centuries...

Celtic Knot

History of the Celtic Knot The use of interlace patterns had its origins in the artwork of the late Roman Empire.  Knot patterns first appeared in the third and fourth centuries...

Irish Jewelry through history - Tara Brooch

The Tara Brooch is a celtic brooch of about 700 AD generally considered to be the most impressive of over 50 elaborate Irish brooches to have been discovered. It was found in 1850...

Irish Jewelry through history - Tara Brooch

The Tara Brooch is a celtic brooch of about 700 AD generally considered to be the most impressive of over 50 elaborate Irish brooches to have been discovered. It was found in 1850...