My Crafting Philosophy
My Crafting Philosophy
All of my products are either historical reproductions or match period cultural motifs. Neo-Celtic is a term used for my original designs that are inspired by ancient Celtic metalwork from the Le Tene and Hallstatt periods. I have also recreated Pictish rock carvings into brooches and cloak chains. Their zoomorphic depictions of sepernts, Kelpies and double headed dragons were so unique I couldn't resist.
Keeping these amazing designs alive is my passion, I hope you find something that will stay with you for a lifetime.
First and foremost, I am a "One Man Show", everything on this website was made by me. Many of the products are cast in order to maintain consistant quality and to produce enough for a website...I still had to make the originals.
I strive to make all of my products "Heirloom Quality". What I mean by that is a piece of jewelry that can be handed down through the generations. The arm cuff I wear every day has been on my wrist for 22 yrs and still looks great. Commercial jewelry is made with minimal amounts of silver, gold or bronze, just enough to make the sale. If it is ever damaged in most cases it cannot be repaired, just throw it away.
More than once I've been told that I should make my brooches or bracelets thinner to save money and to this day I ignore those suggestions.
Once you hold a piece of my jewelry it will be obvious that you're holding something that will last...it has to if I put my name on it! That's my pledge.