This style of earring--a filigree pendant with gemstone drop accents--was very popular during the Medieval and Renaissance periods, and I imagine these being worn by a Lady of Medieval Ireland.

The pendants are lacy sterling filigree Celtic equal-armed crosses, intricately detailed, accented with 8mm. briolettes of faceted olive jade (also known as 'serpentine' or 'new jade'). They measure 1.5", not including the extra-long handmade earwires. Very romantic--and very Irish Medieval--earrings, my Lady!

All metals used are sterling silver, and all stones are genuine, unless otherwise specified

The ancient Celts held their clothing and particularly their cloaks closed with brooches or pins. These were decorated either with the classic and sinuous Celtic 'eternal' weave pattern, or a particular animal or bird of symbolic importance.

This new brooch has both, with 3 intertwined horses that played such an important part in Celtic mythology. Horses were the sacred animal of their Goddess Epona (called Rhiannon in Welsh mythology), and the association dates far back into pre-Christian history when the Celts were a pastoral tribe.

This is an affordable and very lovely brooch, in lead-free pewter, and is a faithful replica of the kinds of brooches worn bt the Celts to close their cloaks. It measures 1 and 7/8" in diameter and closes in back with a standard pin closure. This looks smashing against a Renaissance or Celtic Faire cloak, but also gives a lot of dash and style to a modern coat or blazer.

The ancient and Medieval Celts of the British Isles held their cloaks with a distinctive pin or brooch known as a 'penannular.' This was a circular brooch that went through the cloth and was held in place with a pin. It was usually decorated with the distinctive Celtic weave pattern and sometimes accented with gemstones.

This is an affordable modern version, cast in lead-free pewter. It is rigid, meaning the front pin does not go through the clothing. This closes in the back with a standard pin closure. It is decorated in the Celtic weave, and accented with green and golden agates, a popular gem in Celtic society. The brooch measures 1.75" by 2.75". Perfect with a Renaissance or Celtic Faire outfit, this also adds dash and style to a modern blazer.

The ancient Celts fastened their clothing with pins or brooches, decorated in their distinctive flowing style of art. This is a faithful replica of the larger round brooches used to fasten cloaks.

It is decorated in the ancient Celtic 'triskele' or triple-wave pattern, with smaller 'triquetra' or triple pointed patterns. The center is the classic spiral, symbolizing eternal regeneration. It is made of lead-free pewter, and measures 1 & 7/8" diameter. This might have fastened the cloak on some ancient Celtic chieftain or lady.

Looks great with Celtic or Renaissance Faire garb, but also makes a jacket lapel look very special!

The retail value of this cloak brooch in a good Museum or historical reproduction jewelry catalog would be about $40.