Antrim Knot Money Clip

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...

Britford Knot Money Clip

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...

Four Hearts Money Clip

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.

Star of Eire Money Clip

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...

Duleek Knot Money Clip

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...

Hares & Moons Money Clip

This pattern was brought to me from a book of fairy dreams (I found the fable to be quite fascinating.) The Celts in Ireland believed not in the man in the moon but the "Hare in the Moon." Notice how the ears join from a triskelle, a symbol of the triple goddess or Mother Earth with the three crescent moons floating in the he Read more...

Clare Pattern Money Clip

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...

Caithlin Cross Money Clip

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...

Occian Money Clip

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.

Donough's Keep Money Clip

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...

Lover's Knot Money Clip

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...