Lover's Knot Lapel Pin

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...

O'Carrolan's Knot Lapel Pin

This pattern named for the famous celtic harper is taken from the decorative illumination of the 6 th. to 8 th. century manuscript the " Book of Kells . It is formed from one line unsymmetrical but strangely balanced. It was often believed that patterns with lines that have no end i.e. one continuous line would represent eter Read more...

Occian Lapel Pin

The Occian is the Wizard of Change. The arrows pointing both inward and outward depict the forces of love in all relationships. This can also be thought of as the interchanging of thoughts and ideas between people or a oneness with the world. This emblem can also be thought of as a cleansing symbol, and a protectorant from evil.

Restan Lapel Pin

As in Donough's Keep, this design is found in borders or arch ways. It is considered a protective or supportive symbol. A Symbol of letting go or grow from within . This pattern has arrows pointing outward indicating outer growth, and the inward for spiritual growth the design is left empty to be filled with an individual tal Read more...

Rosaleen Lapel Pin

This pattern consists of intertwining hearts, the points of the hearts making a star in the center. The hearts promote a sense of inner peace and act as a talisman. Overall the pattern ensures strong relationships while encouraging spiritual growth. The pattern is found on the south cross at Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly. Clonmacn Read more...

Shamrock Lapel Pin

From the High Cross at Kilfenora, Co. Clare. Triangular knot work is rare in Ireland but well known in many parts of Scotland. The triquetra in druid times was used to represent the three forces of nature: earth, air and water. The points of the triangle face toward the center indicating inner or spiritual growth. The interla Read more...

Star of Eire Lapel Pin

Taken from a slab found at Mona Incha. The pattern uses one circular band forming four points in the centre. The loops make a cross with curved expanding arms. This can be interpreted as the star pattern or as a cross. The star, a directional symbol, is used for protection and spiritual growth. The continuous band represents Read more...

Three Lions Lapel Pin

Taken from the 6th-8th Century manuscript the Book of Kells. This symbol for St. Mark (who stressed Christ's power and royalty) and symbolises a protectorant from evil. This is a symbol of transcendence and release, knowledge of life and letting go, the ability to rise above, and to survive the pressures of everyday life. Thi Read more...

Tri-Skell Lapel Pin

Although predating Christianity in it's origins as a symbol for the " Triple Goddess " or " Mother Earth " , it was often used as a protectorant in travel and even on battle shields. A symbol found in Ancient British and Pictish Artwork as well as on standing stones. A magical symbol ! The movement of the spiral is to the rig Read more...

Tullylease Lapel Pin

From a slab at Tullylease. This design of spirals unites in a central coil of North, South, East, and West , invoking the protection of the trinity in each quadrant; to guard, hold, and cherish from each set of three facing North, South, East and West forms a hidden cross, reflected and found in its center. A Symbol not only Read more...