Archive for the ‘Irish/Celtic’ Category

Bracelet of Niamh

January 18th, 2008 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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$12.00 - Item#B018

This bracelet features a handmade ceramic spiral disk by Elaine Ray. A spiral charm, copper chain and hand-dyed silk complete the bracelet. One-of-a-kind, only one available, designed and assembled in my private studio. The item you see here is exactly the item you will receive. Measures 7-1/2 inches long, which is a standard women’s bracelet size; links may be added for length, please put a note in the comments box when ordering. Gift boxed.

Swirls and spirals are a common motif in Celtic and ancient Irish art. Some well-known examples are Newgrange and the Book of Kells. Niamh (pronounced “neev”) is a fairy queen in Irish mythology who fell in love with a mortal and kept him with her in the land of Tir na nOg for 300 years.

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“Celtic Night” Earrings

December 4th, 2007 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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$10.00 - Item#E117NIGHT

These earrings feature faceted indigo Czech glass beads and Celtic knot charms. Only one pair available, handmade in my studio; the pair you see here is exactly the pair you will receive. Measure 1 inch long, not including surgical steel ear wires (image enlarged slightly to show detail). Gift boxed.

Don’t let the price fool you, all of my pieces are made with quality ingredients and would retail for much more in department stores and boutiques. But, I don’t have to pay employees or lease store space, so I can offer my jewelry at a lower cost to you!

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Queen Maeve Earrings

December 4th, 2007 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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$10.00 - Item#E117MAEVE

These enchanting earrings feature pewter charms of interwoven knotwork, and fancy turban-cut faceted Czech glass beads. Only one pair available, handmade in my studio; the pair you see here is exactly the pair you will receive. Measure 1-1/8 inches long, not including surgical steel ear wires (image enlarged to show detail). Gift boxed.

Maeve (also spelled Medb) is a warrior queen of Irish myth who was married to several kings and had many children. She may have been several different women, and even a goddess, who got rolled into one character, and what a character she is!

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~*Heartfire*~ Celtic knot

October 14th, 2007 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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Here’s my HEARTFIRE Celtic knot graphic. This is a design I sketched one evening at Tir na nOg Irish Pub. I must have been inspired by the myth, the romance, and the Guinness. Available on shirts, cards, mugs and more at Cafe Press.

Sterling Silver Celtic Treasures Necklace

October 1st, 2007 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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Sterling silver Celtic knot bail adorned with maroon freshwater pearls, triquetra knot charm, and a black, red and white jasper stone pendant. Black leather cord with sterling silver ends and hook closure. Pendant is 1-3/4 inches long from top of bail to bottom of charms, necklace cord measures just over 16 inches long (choker length), but additional links may be added upon request. Only one available, and the item you see in the picture is the actual item you will receive. Designed and created in the Monkeyshines studio, USA. Giftboxed.

Jewelry notes from Jen: “I always try to make my jewelry creations as durable as possible. However, as with ANY jewelry, never pull, tug, yank or hang on it, or allow children to do so. Be KIND to your jewelry.”

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Books about Selkies and Mermaids

July 30th, 2007 by monkeyshinesbeadery

Selkie Girl, The How To Draw Fairies And Mermaids (Usborne Activities) The Merbaby Selkie The Secret of Roan Inish

Tribal Celtic Shamrock & Claddagh design by Jen

July 26th, 2007 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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Tribal Celtic Shamrock & Claddagh original design by me! Click on the image above to go to Cafe Press for shirts, buttons, mugs and more.

Irish books, music and movies

March 17th, 2007 by monkeyshinesbeadery

Brigid\'s Cloak: An Ancient Irish Story Celtic Woman Late for the Sky Productions Irishopoly Game Learn Irish Now! McCann\'s Steel Cut Oatmeal, Traditional, 28-Ounce Tins (Pack of 4) Brigid of Ireland: A Historical Novel The Quiet Man

Celtic Crescent Moon Knot original design by Jen

November 26th, 2006 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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My own original Celtic Crescent Moon Knot design on shirts, mousepads, mugs and more! Click on the image above to go to Cafe Press to buy these items.

Celtic Knot Moon: Original design by Jen

November 26th, 2006 by monkeyshinesbeadery

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This is my own original Celtic Knot Moon design on shirts, stationery and more. Click on the samples above to go to Cafe Press to buy these items.