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Pussy Willow Napkin Rings, Cast in Bronze with Fresh Water Pearls Set of 4 $72.95 Set of 4 pussy willow napkin rings cast in bronze with fresh water pearls. Artist Michael Michaud achieves such astounding organic quality in his work because he starts with nature itself. Michael casts objects of beauty, and then sets the cast in bronze for a beautiful patina. Michael's napkin rings are the perfect accent for a table set with anything from your wedding china to casual dinnerware.... |
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Handcrafted Natural African Sandalwood Tray - Fair Trade $36.00 This handcrafted wood tray is created by talented Mozambican wood carvers. When they look at a gnarled piece of wood, they don't cut away the rough to get a workable piece of wood, instead they let the contours of the wood dictate the piece of art. This exquisite free-form African sandalwood tray exemplifies this efficient carving method. Since each tray is created from a different piece of wood, ... |
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Asymmetrical Sake Bottle Necklace I want my work to inspire people to see the things we take for granted differently, to be catalysts for conversations with strangers about how their jewelry is actually made from recycled bottles," says English Ph.D.-turned-jeweler Kathleen Plate, who helps recycled glass come full circle in this chic, Asymmetrical Sake Bottle Necklace. Handmade from remnants of sake and Coca-Cola bottles, modern ... |
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Tiffany - Style Table Lamp Art Classic Handmade Decor Amberlamp Perfect for home and office decor that needs just the right accent of classic . This lamp was cerffuly created by European artist .Traditionally Tiffany style decorated with natural Baltic Amber . Art sophisticated table jewelery design... |
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Snail Table Lamp Art Classic Handmade Decor Amberlamp Perfect for home and office decor that needs just the right accent of classic . This lamp was cerffuly created by European artist .Traditionally Tiffany style decorated with natural Baltic Amber . Art sophisticated table jewelery design... |
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Tiffany - Style Table Lamp Art Classic Handmade Decor Amberlamp Perfect for home and office decor that needs just the right accent of classic . This lamp was cerffuly created by European artist .Traditionally handmade and decorated with natural Baltic Amber . Art sophisticated table jewelery design... |
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Hand Woven Chains $19.99 This step-by-step video shows you all the tools and procedures for making seven different styles of Hand Woven Chains. Very detailed with clear demonstrations.... |
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Mixed Media: Personalized Jewelry - Capturing Memories in Handmade Details DVD $19.98 Join artist and author Jean Campbell in 7 watch-and-learn lessons as she shows you step by step how to use your creativity to make a personal statement through something you can wear. Create jewelry that means even more by transforming mementos into masterpieces with these tips and techniques. Learn to incorporate paper, make resin focal pieces, use metal and rubber stamps, and antique metal for ... |
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The Definitive Guide to Selling Handcrafted Jewelry $119.85 With the Definitive Guide to Selling Handcrafted Jewelry, nothing is left to chance. You can take control of your future, your financial situation, and turn your hobby into a dependable, money-making business. You'll gain access to some of the top minds in the jewelry making industry who will share everything you need to know not only about how to sell your own jewelry, but how to become the mo... |
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Handmade Crystal Clear Bead Ice Flower Daisy Petals Fancy Hair Piece Headband $12.99 Adorn your hair with these beautiful crystal daisy flower pair. High quality crystal clear faceted bead form the petals. Wear these flowers in your hair and do a little funky dance.... |
Irish Jewelry Online: Traditional Celtic Jewelry Handmade In Ireland
For more than four thousand years ago, Irish metalsmiths have been creating celtic jewelry in gold and silver and other precious metals. Decorative Irish jewelry examples date from the bronze age, some four thousand years ago. Many of these jewelry pieces were functional in nature and formed decorative features to everyday items such as clothes brooches and fasteners, weapons and eating and cooking utensils. Celtic metalwork formed the basis of much of the artwork from this period. Prized by men and women alike, Celtic jewelry is a treasure among possessions because of it's uniqueness in beauty and symbolism.
Silver and gold were used by Celtic craftsmen between 2000 BC to around 550 AD silver to make outstanding Celtic jewelry. Celtic symbols were inevitably the subject of the Celtic jewelry craft, and evident in the final products as evident in modern-day examples.
Ornate, symbolic, and enchanting, Celtic jewelry was (and still is) highly coveted. In fact, Celtic jewelry such as rings, bracelets, pendants, and brooches were so sought after for their beauty and style that the trade of Celtic jewelry across the Mediterranean was quite successful.
Celtic Cross
When one thinks of Celtic jewelry, the Celtic cross may come to mind first. The Celtic cross had it's start in the British Isles, appearing primarily in Ireland. This Celtic symbol has long represented the bridge or passage between heaven and earth. The four arms may also be connotative of the four elements; fire, earth, air, water.
The ring in the center of the Celtic cross is a Celtic symbol of infinite love, specifically, the endlessness of God's love. The center ring may also represent a halo emanating from the Christ. Given the power represented in this Celtic symbol, it's easy to see why Celtic jewelry makers were so dedicated to the pristine perfection in crafting the Celtic cross. This symbol represents the very highest ideals and aspirations of the Celts, and this piece of Celtic jewelry is one of the most timeless.
The Claddagh
Another timeless piece of Celtic jewelry is the Claddagh ring.
Claddagh (pronounced klada) is an ancient village just outside Galway City in Ireland. Althought the Celtic Tiger has left its ugly mark on the village it still retains much of its original charm
The Claddagh ring gets its origin from Richard Joyce. Captured and taken from his homeland, Joyce was held as a slave in the West Indies. Eventually, he was sold to a Moorish goldsmith, where Joyce learned the art of jewelry making. Joyce eventually gained his freedom, and upon doing so, returned to Ireland and settled in the fishing village of Claddagh. Here he continued his goldsmith practice by making Celtic jewelry.
He produced the Claddagh ring to celebrate his return home and to have a symbol for his love of kin and country. As seen today, the Claddagh has become quite popular as a sign of betrothal as well as friendship and love.
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