This Winter Solstice Pendant is inspired by the Celtic celebration of the shortest day, and longest night, of the year. This a stunning superior handmade necklace with intricate design. Crafted from sterling silver, 18kt gold and diamante like cubic zirconia stones. This Celtic Pendant is perfect for lots of occasions. Something special for a bridal necklace. Perfect for all wedding anniversaries, but particularly a 50th or 25th anniversary gift. This Irish necklace is a top gift and will be handed down through the generations.
Design of this Solstice Pendant:
- Middle bead of 18kt gold.
- Four strong swirls from the centre. Two are smooth sterling silver. Two are sterling silver covered in sparkling cubic zirconia stones.
- Interspersed are 7 smooth sterling silver Trinity Knots and more sparkling cubic zirconia stones.
This Irish Necklace is hallmarked by the Assay Office in Dublin Castle.
Approx dimensions of this Winter Solstice Pendant:
- Weight: 5.7 grams approx
- Diameter: 30 mm
This pendant is on a lovely 18-20″ Spiga chain.
Metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Bead: 18kt Yellow Gold Bead
Plating: Rhodium Plating on 925 Sterling Silver
Stones:
- 2 x RS 2.0mm white cubic zirconia stones
- 15 x RS 1.5mm white cubic zirconia stones
- 44 x RS 1.0mm white cubic zirconia stones
Presented in a quality Boru Jewellery gift box. Includes a Boru story card.
This Silver Solstice Pendant is an ideal gift for:
- Anniversary Gifts
- Bridal necklace; Bride’s gift
- Christmas Gifts
- Birthday Gifts
- Graduation Gifts
- Valentines Gifts
- Retirement Gifts
A quality handmade Irish Necklace. From the range of beautiful Irish Jewellery designed and made in Dublin. By Boru Jewelry, Ireland.
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Winter Solstice at Newgrange
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Newgrange is an ancient Irish passage tomb. It was built during the Neolithic age, around 3200 BC. Making it older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza.
The tomb was designed to showcase the Winter Solstice. As the sun rises on the shortest day of the year, the light appears through a narrow slot at the entrance. This light travels along the 60 foot long tunnel and illuminates the middle chamber.
The Winter Solstice is a time of quiet energy. Time to reflect and release the past. To concentrate on making positive changes.
Read more about Newgrange here
Trinity Knot
The Trinity Knot is also known as the Triquetra, which literally means three cornered. This is one of the most recognised Celtic symbols.
The Triquetra predates Christianity. It was the Celtic symbol of the Goddess Odin. The Celts believed the Triquetra to represent many things of three:
- mind, body and soul: mental, physical and spiritual;
- earth, sea and sky
- beginning, middle and end – continuity
- the past, present and future
The ancient Celtic Trinity Knot was adopted by Christianity as a symbol of the Holy Trinity. i.e. the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. This symbol is often found in ancient Irish manuscripts, such as the famous Book of Kells.
In modern times, the Trinity Knot is gifted as a token of promise; to love, to honour and to protect.
Denise –
The present went down a treat she loved it.