Earrings:EROL

Round Knot Earrings~Any knotwork is symbolic of eternity as there is no beginning or end to the line. Intricate knotwork was used repeatedly in Celtic art, often combined with animal and human forms.The charm is ½" at its widest point.~~Round Knot Earrings|IE01|~687~688~~

Zoomorphic Earrings~This little Celtic beast has the trinity knot in his tail. Zoomorphics or abstract animal forms were used frequently in Celtic design.The charm is ½" at its widest point.~~Zoomorphic Earrings|IE02|~687~689~~

St. Patrick Earrings~This simple cross is just ½" at its widest point, the design being made from one continuous line.~~St Patrick Earrings|IE03|~687~690~~

Dolphin Earrings~Semi realistic and mythical, zoomorphic designs such as this are to be found in the Book of Kells and on the carvings of the Pictish symbol stones.The charm is ½" at its widest point.~~Dolphin Earrings|IE04|~687~691~~

Trinity Knot Earrings~The trinity is a very old symbol of the three in one; father, son, holy spirit or mind, body, spirit. It is a common feature of Celtic knotwork.The charm is ½" at its widest point.~~Trinity Knot Earrings|IE05|~687~692~~

Galley Earrings~The galley designs are taken from the medieval grave slabs of the Clan Chiefs, found in the Reilig Odhrain. It was believed that the galley carried the Clan Chief's soul to 'Tir-nan-Og', the land of eternal youth. This galley is likely to have been based on the Maclean of Duart galley.The charm is ½" at its widest point.~~Galley Earrings|IE06|~687~693~~

Lotus Leaf Earrings~This leaf design was inspired by the foliage carved on the decorated capitals in the Abbey. It is possibly an acanthus or lotus leaf, symbolising the abundance of God’s natural world.The charm is ½" at its widest point.~~Lotus Leaf Earrings|IE07|~687~694~~

Oval Galley Earrings~The galley designs are taken from the medieval grave slabs of the Clan Chiefs, found in the Reilig Odhrain. It was believed that the galley carried the Clan Chief's soul to 'Tir-nan-Og', the land of eternal youth. This galley is likely to have been based on the Macdonald Lord of the Isles galley.The charm is ½" at its widest point.~~Oval Galley Earrings|IE08|~687~695~~

Oval Trinity Earrings~Two trinity knots sit together in this oval charm The trinity is a very old symbol of the three in one; father, son, holy spirit or mind, body, spirit. It is a common feature of Celtic knotwork. The charm is ½" at its widest point.~~Oval Trinity Earrings|IE09|~687~696~~

Small Galley Earrings~The galley designs are taken from the medieval grave slabs of the Clan Chiefs, found in the Reilig Odhrain. It was believed that the galley carried the Clan Chief's soul to 'Tir-nan-Og', the land of eternal youth. This galley is likely to have been based on the Macdonald Lord of the Isles galley. The charm is ½" at its widest point.~~Small Galley Earrings|IE10|~687~697~~

Knotwork Earrings~Any knotwork is symbolic of eternity as there is no beginning or end to the line. Intricate knotwork was used repeatedly in Celtic art, often combined with animal and human forms. The charm is ½" at its widest point.~~Knotwork Earrings|IE11|~687~698~~

Zoomorphic Trinity 1 Earrings~Zoomorphics or animal forms are found in many examples of Pictish and Celtic art. The Picts used a wide variety of symbols from abstract designs and animals to more recognisable serpent, fish and bird forms. Indeed there are many similarities to designs found in the illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, thought to have been started by Iona monks around the 8th century. This zoomorphic forms a trinty knot, symbolising the three in one.~~Zoomorphic Trinity 1 Earrings|IE12|~687~699~~

Zoomorphic Trinity 2 Earrings~Zoomorphics or animal forms are found in many examples of Pictish and Celtic art. The Picts used a wide variety of symbols from abstract designs and animals to more recognisable serpent, fish and bird forms. Indeed there are many similarities to designs found in the illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, thought to have been started by Iona monks around the 8th century. This zoomorphic forms a trinty knot, symbolising the three in one.~~Zoomorphic Trinity 2 Earrings|IE13|~687~700~~

Interlaced Birds Earrings~Zoomorphics or animal forms are found in many examples of Pictish and Celtic art. The Picts used a wide variety of symbols from abstract designs and animals to more recognisable serpent, fish and bird forms. Indeed there are many similarities to designs found in the illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, thought to have been started by Iona monks around the 8th century. Birds are thought to symbolise flight between this world and the next, and on this piece they are entwined with knotwork, a symbol of eternity.~~Interlaced Birds Earrings|IE14|~687~701~~

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