Silver Plated Green Crystal Shamrock Brooch – SPB03

Name: Silver Plated Green Crystal Shamrock Brooch - SPB03
Brand: Woods Celtic Jewelry
SKU: SPB03
Availability: InStock

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$39.98

Description

Silver Plated Green Crystal Shamrock Brooch

Inspired by the famous Book of Kells, this piece features the Shamrock with green cubic zirconia crystals enhanced by exquisite Celtic knot work. These brooches were thought to have been used to fasten capes worn by the Celts

The Book of Kells is a 1,200 year old manuscript containing the four Gospels in Latin, widely regarded as Ireland’s finest national treasure and a masterpiece of Western calligraphy. Created around 800 AD by Columban monks, it is celebrated for its intricate, vibrant decorations and is permanently housed at the Trinity College Dublin Old Library. It is a masterpiece of medieval art, featuring incredible artistry with intricate patterns (spiral, interlace, animal, and human), often referred to as a “work of an angel”. Likely started by monks on the island of Iona (Scotland) around 800 AD before being moved to Kells, County Meath, Ireland, to escape Viking raids. It was moved to Trinity College in 1661 for safety

Story of the Shamrock

St Patrick in the fifth century used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the Celts . Holding up the shamrock he was able to describe how three entities could also be one. Since then the shamrock has been considered the unofficial national flower of Ireland. Occasionally, a shamrock is found with four leaves, a four leaf clover. These are rare and considered to bring great luck to the finder in respect, love, health, and abundance. The shamrock is said to bring mystical powers such as healing of venomous bites and serve as warnings to approaching storms. The shamrock is associated with Ireland more than any other symbol.

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History of the Tara Brooch

Dated to the late 7th or early 8th century the famous Tara Brooch , now housed in the National Museum of Ireland,Dublin , was discovered buried in a box, by a woman on the beach at Bettystown, Co. Meath in 1850. As a high-status item, it was used to fasten a cloak and likely indicated the wearer’s wealth and prestige. The brooch is decorated on both sides with exceptionally fine gold filigree panels depicting animal and abstract motifs. It represents the pinnacle of Irish metalworking techniques.