{"product_id":"penannular-brooch","title":"Penannular Brooch with Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenannular Brooch with Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe penannular brooch is among the oldest functional forms in Celtic metalwork, serving as the primary garment fastener in early medieval Ireland and Scotland. This interpretation carries the complexity of the historical form: Celtic knotwork borders the entire ring, while the two lower terminal panels bear zoomorphic heron figures, their sinuous bodies woven into interlace in the manner of early Celtic manuscript illustration. The pin head carries the same zoomorphic treatment. Six raised medallion bosses in 14K rose gold are set along the lower arc, each bearing a Celtic cross motif that catches warm gold light against antiqued silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the front and back faces are carved with equal care, making this a fully finished piece from every angle. The large traditional pin slides through a tartan, plaid, or shawl and pivots to hold it securely in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS \u0026amp; CRAFTSMANSHIP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHandcrafted in sterling silver with six 14K rose gold medallion accents at Walker Metalsmiths in Andover, NY. Original design by Stephen Walker. Measures 4\" (102mm) tall by 3 1\/8\" (80mm) wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/zoomorphic-symbolism\"\u003eCeltic Zoomorphic Symbolism\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/celticjewelry\/8568723-lost-wax-casting-process\"\u003eHow It's Made: Lost Wax Casting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem number: \u003cstrong\u003eSW346-R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walker Metalsmiths","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver\/14k Rose","offer_id":1107274768,"sku":"SW346-R","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0223\/9193\/products\/IMG_8180.jpg?v=1479239791","url":"https:\/\/walkerscelticjewelrrush.com\/products\/penannular-brooch","provider":"Walker Metalsmiths","version":"1.0","type":"link"}