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They \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewere believed to be Shapeshifters in Irish mythology and were associated with the Otherworld.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWitches were believed to transform themselves into hares in order to steal milk, often hiding behind sheafs of corn. They were linked with the end of the harvest, with the cutting of the last sheaf known as putting out the Cailleach or the hare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product measures 36mm long and 17mm wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bansheesilver.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17285451087943,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1084\/5767\/products\/HMD5QAKq.jpg?v=1567685230"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-spiral-offset-pendant-necklace","title":"Spiral Offset Pendant, Sterling Silver Pendant with Brass Spiral Detail, Celtic Knotwork Pendant, Trinity Knot Necklace, Irish Runestone Jewelry, Pagan Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spiral is the most enduring and representative symbol of Ireland and the Celts. While this “universal” symbol is not unique to Ireland, it’s easy to see why it became synonymous with it. Spirals adorn so many of our ancient monuments with the beautiful portal megalith at New Grange being one of the most famous. Our ancestors had a close relationship with nature and were keenly aware they depended on the elements. 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Legend has it when Christianity came to Ireland, pagan gods transformed into horses and leapt into the Wild Atlantic at Aill na Searrach - Foal’s leap. Beautiful flowers abound on the west coast and on remote roads you are more likely to see sheep than cars - rush hour in Ireland. You can beach comb for Wild Atlantic treasures on one of the many secluded beaches. When the weather changes and Ireland can have four seasons in one day, you can always call into the pub for a music session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product measures 37mm long and 20mm wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bansheesilver.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17311584387143,"sku":"","price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1084\/5767\/products\/fullsizeoutput_18e2_grande_a48d548c-b971-4927-bdc7-66e081efb23c.jpg?v=1567800314"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-textured-children-of-lir-pendant-necklace","title":"Children of Lir, Sterling Silver Swans Pendant, Bird Lover Gift, Textured Silver Necklace, Ocean Jewellery, Celtic Folklore, Magic Pendant","description":"\u003cspan\u003eWhen King Lir’s much loved wife Aoibh died, in his grief he married Aoife. Jealous of his love for his four children she used her magic to transform his children into swans and condemned them to live in these bodies for nine hundred years The children had to spend 300 years on Lough Derravaragh, 300 years in the Sea of Moyle, and 300 years on the waters near to Inishglora Island until a church bell tolled and a monk blessed them. Only then were they freed from their spell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is 35mm long and 27mm wide.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"bansheesilver.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17311802523719,"sku":"","price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1084\/5767\/products\/64419946_459358214798451_4670435102247878656_n.jpg?v=1568118174"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-bealtaine-oxidised-pendant-necklace","title":"Bealtaine Pendant, Oxidised Sterling Silver Festival Fire Pendant, Flames Pendant, Fire Goddess Necklace, Engraved Jewellery, Druid","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-xs-1 ml-xs-1 ml-md-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-xs-1 pt-xs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"b mb-xs-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-xs-1 pt-xs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBealtaine in the Celtic world marked the beginning of Summer and was celebrated with fire notably at the central hill of Uisneach 'the mystical navel of Ireland', and meeting point of the five provinces. 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The Gaeilge, Bean Sídhe, means woman of the fairy mound. She was often represented as a dishevelled wailing women with her hair blowing in the wind. This design came from a commission piece. I was asked to capture the wind... and what better model to use than the Banshee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagined, designed and handmade by me! Hallmarked in assay office Dublin Castle. It comes with a lovely presentation box, 18\" chain and a story card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pendant is 65mm in height and 22mm at its widest point\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"bansheesilver.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17311977078855,"sku":"","price":132.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1084\/5767\/products\/zWrq8JCP.jpg?v=1568112315"},{"product_id":"irish-gold-hare-rabbit-pendant-or-necklace","title":"10 Carat Gold Irish Hare Pendant, Lucky Rabbit Necklace, Solid Gold Pendant, Easter Gift, Year of the Rabbit, Cottagecore Pendant, Moon Rabbit, Golden Hare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIreland has its own distinct species of hare which is believed to have been here since before the last ice age. Such was its importance it was represented on the old threepenny piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHares were admired for strength, speed and were noted for being active at night and relating to the moon. They were believed to be Shapeshifters in Irish mythology and were associated with the Otherworld. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWitches were believed to transform themselves into hares in order to steal milk, often hiding behind sheaves of corn. They were linked with the end of the harvest, with the cutting of the last sheaf known as putting out the Cailleach or the hare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hare is made of 10ct solid gold and is hallmarked in the Assay Office in Dublin's Historic Castle. 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The Vikings were great seafarers and brought with them Norse legends and were said to look through Iolite to determine the direction of the sun on overcast days, hence Iolite was like a Viking compass. 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It was designed for the strong seas and was used among other things to carry turf across the Bay from Connemara to the Aran Islands and the Burren. It is distinguished by its elegant mainsail and foresails. I hope through my Irish jewelry designs to revive all the old Irish stories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis product measures 30mm long and 31mm wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bansheesilver.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17340888449095,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1084\/5767\/products\/fullsizeoutput_1909.jpg?v=1568304010"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-broighter-hoard-pendant-necklace","title":"Broighter Hoard Pendant, Sterling Silver Ship Pendant, Oxidised Silver Boat, Sailor Gift, Irish Legends Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gold hoard found in Limavady, Ulster, contains a beautifully worked boat made in pure gold with delicate oars crafted out of gold wire. It is believed to have been an offering to Manannán Mac Lir, a Celtic sea god; associated with sea mists he moves easily between this life and the otherworld. He figures widely in Irish, Manx, Scottish and Welsh literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product measures 32mm long and 16mm wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bansheesilver.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17340909682759,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1084\/5767\/products\/P5190058.jpg?v=1607001825"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-imbloc-brigids-cross-pendant-necklace","title":"Imbolc Triangle Pendant, Sterling Silver Geometric Pendant, Mixed Metals Design, Elemental Pendant, Gaelic Festival, Spring Necklace, Blessing Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrigid was an early Celtic Goddess. She is associated with Spring in Ireland otherwise known as Imbolc. Imbolc was one of the cornerstones of the Celtic calendar and marked the start of Spring. The word Imbolc is thought to refer to milk in the ewe’s stomach marking the start of Spring and the new farming season. It is also associated with Brigid the Celtic Goddess, the triple deity and patron of healing and the Arts. Rituals were performed to appease the elements and ensure a steady supply of food until the harvest six months later. 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Great bonfires were built and represented the purification and transition from the darker seasons into the warmer weather, the longer days, the time of growth and the hope of a good harvest. In Medieval Ireland Bealtaine was celebrated on the central hill of Uisneach 'the mystical navel of Ireland', upon which rested a great stone Ail na Míreann said to mark the meeting point of the five provinces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is 25mm long and 15mm wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bansheesilver.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17341119823943,"sku":"","price":64.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1084\/5767\/products\/P1000173.jpg?v=1589713289"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-lughnasa-round-pendant-necklace","title":"Lughnasa Round Pendant, Sterling Silver Pendant with Brass Detailing, Mixed Metal Necklace, Irish Deity Lugh Pendant, Pagan Light Festival Jewellery, Summer Equinox Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Celtic harvest festival is named after the god Lugh or Light. It was associated with the first harvest half way between the spring and autumn equinox. It involved great celebration and a time of plenty. There were great gatherings that included religious ceremonies, ritual athletic contests. The design represents the sun and light. I designed the Lughnasa pendant using fretted silver which represents the sunshine and the golden light shining through. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product measures 22mm long and 22mm wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bansheesilver.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17341221699655,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/1084\/5767\/products\/P1000224_grande_c9a6654b-4077-47e8-9550-93359afd5da6.jpg?v=1568029401"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-samhain-pendant-necklace","title":"Samhain Pendant, Spiritual Necklace, Otherworld Pendant, Elemental Jewellery, Celtic New Year Jewelry, Halloween Jewellery, Pagan Festival Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamhain was the time of year when the veils between this world and the Otherworld were believed to be at their thinnest. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes - usually animal heads and skins. The modern day equivalent is Hallowe’en. This design represents the different planes between the spiritual and material world. It is made with sterling silver and inlaid with brass. It is designed by me in Ireland and is based on Celtic mythology and fairy lore. 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The early alphabet known as Ogham script consisted of simple characters easily drawn using downward and upward strokes. Each letter in the Ogham alphabet was associated with a tree. Trees were considered sacred by the Druids, particularly the Oak from which the word Druid is thought to derive. 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Many of the passage and wedge tombs in Ireland are aligned with the rising and setting sun, darkness and light.  At Dawn on the 21 December at the Winter Solstice the sun floods the light-box over the portal tomb in New Grange lighting up the passageway to the sacred basin stone. 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It was associated with Irish fairy lore. Ash trees were also associated with Uisneach the mystical navel of Ireland where ancient royal ceremonies were held. It was used in particular to ward off spells and bring good luck by the superstitious Irish. In this piece I have used a simple fretwork pattern to represent the leaves of the Ash Tree. 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Under the guardianship of poet Finn Eces, Fionn MacCumhaill, the giant who made the Giant's causeway from rock hewn out of the earth, was ordered to cook a salmon. When turning the salmon he burnt his thumb. He then sucked his thumb and in so doing inadvertently ate from the salmon of knowledge “bradán feasa” which fed from the sacred pool that was surrounded by nine sacred hazels. 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