Antrim Knot Brooch

Taken from an ancient slab in Northern Ireland this pictish knot, also found in the Kells and Lindisfarne manuscripts is composed of one line, it forms a anti clockwise pattern symmetrically balanced North to South, East to West. Forming a cross to protect from evil interwoven from one line which represents a eternity, fideli Read more...

Bearded Men Brooch

Found in the Book of Kells from the 8th to 10th century. This design, of the three wise men who sought truth, charity, and love. Their wisdom we all seek as simple disciples of humanity. The Greatest of All is Charity. Wear this in understanding of being human. Similar Anthropomorphic designs in metal date back to a period of Read more...

Briar Rose Brooch

Although taken from the High Cross at Kilfenora ,Co. Clare , this pattern is rare in Ireland , but can be found in Scotland , Wales , Cornwall and Devon , it is formed by one line symbolising continuity as a protection from evil . The four Quadrants point towards the centre, focusing energy towards the soul and a sense of spi Read more...

Bridget's Moon Brooch

This pattern, named after Ireland's most celebrated Abbotress Bridget or female saint , but Bridge or Bridget also affiliated to the triple goddess dates to before Christian times , this pattern I first found carved in the Shandwick Stone (Scotland ) , but was later used in the 6th - 8th Century manuscript, the Book of Kells. Read more...

Britford Knot Brooch

Taken from a carved stone at Britford near Salisbury. This pattern is constructed from two lines, when studied closely two patterns emerge similar to the Star of Eire and the Iona Knot. The star a directional symbol is used for protection and spiritual growth and using the four quadrants in the form of a cross and was later u Read more...

Caithlin Cross Brooch

This equal sided cross is often found on the top of High Crosses in Ireland , Scotland or Wales was probably the first type of cross worn by the converted Christians in Ireland also known as a Scottish cross , it has four triquetras set within a circle, as protectorants from evil , north, south, east and west, each quadrant e Read more...

Celtic Inheritance Brooch

This pattern is found carved in stone at Meigle in Perthshire, Scotland. It is created from one continuous line, which represents eternity, fidelity, and unity to a thought, person or idea. The inner pattern consists of four triquetras, each triquetra represents one of the four seasons. A triquetra represents the three forces Read more...

Clare Pattern Brooch

I dedicate this pattern to the Irish People from Co. Clare who left from Cork in Ireland to America headed for America and a " better life", during the famine around 1845. The balance of heart and soul that help build this country. Two lines intertwined as spirit and as friendship grows , the outer circle for continuity and p Read more...

Donough's Keep Brooch

This motif is found in borders or arch ways. Therefore, it is considered a protective or supportive symbol. The pattern has arrows pointing outward indicating outer growth and an inner design indicating stability and protection . This would be considered both a guard against outside forces and a source of inner peace. This pa Read more...

Duleek Knot Brooch

From the south cross at Duleek, Co. Meath. Duleek is set in a spiritual glen linked to pagan times. This symbol is found in many old druid patterns. The circle which encompasses the pattern is a symbol for completeness and also represents the sun, which was an object of worship. The inner pattern consists of four triquetras. Read more...

Durrow Spiral Brooch

This pattern holds the trinity in its center. A protection from evil, found in the outer quadrants of a cross at Durrow Abbey, Kings Co. The father to son relationship is carried on insuring family values held throughout generations. This spiral design dates from before the 3rd Century.

Eassie Knot Brooch

Taken from a stone at Eassie, in Perthshire this pattern is an elongated adaptation of the Briar Rose found in Co. Clare. It is formed by one line symbolising continuity as a protection from evil. The four Quadrants point towards the centre, focusing energy towards the soul and a sense of spiritual growth and well being.

Fancy Two Spirals Brooch

The spiral dates back to the Neolithic times carved in stone at such sites as New Grange in Ireland 3000, BC. (Refer to our Two Spirals pattern) This design is a slightly more elaborate version, shows the pattern left and right, denotes harmony between two souls, love through eternity, above and below.

Fechin Cross Brooch

One continuous band circulating into four quadrant shaped knots. This symbol is believed to be the guardian of the spirit. The quadrants represent protection in the four directions. This symbol is found on the high cross at Termonfechin, Co. Louth. It is found on other monuments without the inner twist. The second twist indic Read more...

Four Hearts Brooch

Taken from the Bore stone of Gask, in Perthshire. This complex, pictish pattern, shows four hearts. Balanced North, South, East, and West forming a cross this would have been thought of as a symbol to protect love from evil. It is composed of two separate lines interwoven holding love throughout the seasons of life.

Green Man Brooch

This hand carved face is said to be the protector of the environment, the forest, and Mother Earth. The Green Man can be traced to early Celtic-Times.