{"product_id":"macdurnan-cross-pendant","title":"MacDurnan Cross Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacDurnan Cross Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant adapts an intricate key pattern from the MacDurnan Gospel—a 9th-century pocket gospel created by or for Máel Bright MacDurnan, Abbot of Armagh. Stephen Walker's design translates that medieval geometric knotwork into sterling silver, creating a wearable connection to over 1,100 years of Celtic heritage and Christian artistic excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe MacDurnan Gospel represents a pinnacle of Irish Christian artistry and scholarship. This pendant honors that legacy, serving as a reminder of the faith, creativity, and learning traditions of medieval Armagh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS \u0026amp; CRAFTSMANSHIP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-crafted in sterling silver at Walker Metalsmiths in Andover, NY. Original design by Stephen Walker. The intricate geometric key patterns are rendered with meticulous detail, capturing the complexity of the original manuscript while honoring its spiritual significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOMETRIC SYMBOLISM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interlacing patterns represent the interconnectedness of life, spirit, and faith—central themes in Celtic Christian expression. These designs carry both aesthetic and spiritual meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walkerscelticjewelrrush.com\/pages\/celtic-cross-history-and-symbolism\"\u003eCeltic Cross History \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walkerscelticjewelrrush.com\/blogs\/celticjewelry\/11213485-in-search-of-meaning-symbolism-of-celtic-knotwork-and-design\"\u003eCeltic Knotwork \u0026amp; Design Symbolism\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number: \u003cstrong\u003eSW3524\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walker Metalsmiths","offers":[{"title":"No Chain","offer_id":39425933738086,"sku":"SW3524 nc","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" Cable Chain","offer_id":39425933770854,"sku":"SW3524 18cc","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" Cable Chain","offer_id":39425933803622,"sku":"SW3524 20cc","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/9193\/products\/DSC02318copy.jpg?v=1630700662","url":"https:\/\/walkerscelticjewelrrush.com\/products\/macdurnan-cross-pendant","provider":"Walker Metalsmiths","version":"1.0","type":"link"}