Claddagh ring blog

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...

National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & ...

If you are interested in viewing works of early Irish silversmiths, then visit the National Museum of Ireland to view one of the largest collections of Irish silver in the world, this exhibition traces...

National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & ...

If you are interested in viewing works of early Irish silversmiths, then visit the National Museum of Ireland to view one of the largest collections of Irish silver in the world, this exhibition traces...

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...