Pendants:EROL

Tree of Life Pendant~Decorated with foliage and trinity knots, this design was inspired by carvings from decorated columns in the Abbey, thought to depict the 'Tree of Life'. The Tree of Life was probably originally a pagan symbol, later adapted by Christianity to represent the seven beings of created life. The pendant measures 2" in diameter and comes on a heavy weight silver chain 20" long or on a 16" silver cable.~~Tree of Life Pendant on Chain|IP01|Tree of Life Pendant on Cable|IP01c|~706~707~~

Celtic Pendant~This beautiful pendant is decorated with an interlaced pattern, typical of Celtic art. It measures 1¾" in diameter and comes on a heavy silver chain 20" long.~~Celtic Pendant|IP02|~706~708~~

Interlaced Birds Trio Pendant~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. Each piece measures ¾" in diameter and comes on a medium weight silver chain, 16" long.~~Interlaced Birds Trio Pendant|IP12|~706~718~~

Interlaced Birds Pendant~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. This piece measures 1½" x ¾" and comes on a medium weight silver chain, 18" long.~~Interlaced Birds Pendant|IP09|~706~715~~

Galley Pendant~The galley designs are taken from the medieval grave slabs of the Clan Chiefs, found in the Reilig Odhrain, on Iona. It was believed that the galley carried the Clan Chief's soul to 'Tir-nan-Og', the land of eternal youth and they are often depicted sailing west where it was believed Tir-nan-og lay, over the horizon. This galley is likely to have been based on the Macdonald of the Isles galley, it measures 1" in diameter and comes on a medium weight silver chain, 18" long.~~Galley Pendant|IP03|~706~709~~

Iona Charm Pendant~The galley designs are taken from the medieval grave slabs of the Clan Chiefs, found in the Reilig Odhrain, on Iona. It was believed that the galley carried the Clan Chief's soul to 'Tir-nan-Og', the land of eternal youth and they are often depicted sailing west where it was believed Tir-nan-og lay, over the horizon. On the reverse the text reads; 'I mo chridhe, I mo ghraidh', Iona my love, Iona my heart, the first line of St. Columba’s Iona prophecy. This piece measures 1½" x ¾" and comes on a medium weight silver chain, 18" long.~~Iona Charm Pendant|IP10|~706~716~~

Coracle Pendant~Loosely based on the coracle or curragh, the hide boat used by St. Columba to sail to Iona, this piece measures ¾” x ¾” and comes on a medium weight silver chain, 18” long.~~Coracle Pendant|IP05|~706~711~~

Clarsach Pendant~The Clarsach, or Celtic harp is still widely used today in traditional & modern Scottish and Irish music. Representations of the clarsach are seen in the Book of Kells and also on St. Martin’s cross in Iona Abbey grounds. The clarsach measures 1" x ½" and comes on a medium weight silver chain, 18" long.~~Clarsach Pendant|IP04|~706~710~~

Woven Birds Pendant~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. This piece measures ¾" in diameter and comes on a medium weight silver chain, 18" long.~~Woven Birds Pendant|IP08|~706~714~~

Zoomorphic Trinity Pendant 1~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. This piece measures 1" x ½" and comes on a medium weight silver chain, 18" long.~~Zoomorphic Trinity Pendant 1|IP06|~706~712~~

Zoomorphic Trinity Pendant 2~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. This piece measures ¾" x ½" and comes on a medium weight silver chain, 18" long.~~Zoomorphic Trinity Pendant 2|IP07|~706~713~~

Celtic Dolphins Pendant~Two entwined sea creatures face each other in this simple brooch. 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. This piece measures ¾" diameter and comes on a medium weight silver chain, 18" long.~~Celtic Dolphins Pendant|IP11|~706~717~~

Spiral Brooch Pendant~Special introductory Christmas offer on two new items! We’ve taken two traditional brooch designs and given them a contemporary twist by setting them as pendants on a 16” sterling silver cable wire. These pieces are really stunning when worn with either an evening outfit or T-shirt and jeans, dressed up or down, they are lovely pieces which you can guarantee to be noticed for.Popular for the last two years at our shop on Iona, we’re offering them now online at 10% off~~Tree of Life Kilt Pin|SO04|~706~1151~~

Celtic Brooch Pendant~Special introductory Christmas offer on two new items! We’ve taken two traditional brooch designs and given them a contemporary twist by setting them as pendants on a 16” sterling silver cable wire. These pieces are really stunning when worn with either an evening outfit or T-shirt and jeans, dressed up or down, they are lovely pieces which you can guarantee to be noticed for.Popular for the last two years at our shop on Iona, we’re offering them now online at 10% off~~Tree of Life Kilt Pin|SO05|~706~1150~~