Selkies are very common in Scottish folklore, many beautiful tales have been written about them. They are mythical creatures who can shapeshift between a human and a seal form. The silver and bronze pendants here depict them in their seal form, handmade in a Pictish style.

Hi, hope you're all having a good summer holiday and enjoyed the eclipse last night. Obviously didnt see much up here in NE Scotland but spent it with family so had a lovely evening regardless. A few bits I'm working on right now, will post a finished photo tomorrow of them all :)

Really busy with school holidays right now but trying to keep on float with everything. Getting a bit more enquiries and spam than usual lately so a few important messages might be getting missed. Please remind me if you think I've forgotten you.

New reel series wont upload here sadly...check it out on other platforms!

Here’s a wee video of Nicky making a pendant based on the Pictish Burghead Ring. Hope you’re all enjoying the summer (even if the weather is a bit dreich like it often is here in Aberdeenshire)!

The making of the Insular Beast brooch from Ireland! This video has been sitting in the drafts for a couple of weeks now, it’s about time that you all got to see the process of this fascinating piece of history.

Temporarily relisted the gold option of the tiny Repton style Mjolnir. I'll be buying some 9ct for a job next week so if you'd like one I'm estimating around 3 weeks for production including hallmarking. Feel free to get in touch for quotes for anything else in 9ct!

A very busy week this week! Just got this lot all packaged up and will drop off at the post office today, thanks everyone as always for your support. It has been wonderful working on such a variety of different styles this week from #Pictish to #Irish, #insular to #Viking to #Anglosaxon and beyond ♥️

Following on from the sneak peek post last week, here is one of the treasures available now!✨ Large gold plated bronze brooch based on an unprovenanced early medieval Celtic “brooch”, possibly from Islandbridge, which may have been a reliquary fitting.

This silver pendant is based on an Early Medieval artefact which was found in Bro, Uppland, Sweden as part of grave goods belonging to a woman. It depicts a Germanic weapon dancer, possibly representing Odin.

I have made some new treasures! All based on early medieval artefacts found across Britain and Ireland. Not had a huge amount of time for photos and new listings this week but will try and have these uploaded over the weekend!

It’s always good fun bringing reproductions to museums when visiting for research to compare replicas with the originals. Heres a wee tour of the @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social What do you recognise and what would enjoy seeing made next?

These pendants are based on two seperate insular mount finds from Water Newton, Cambridgeshire and Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire. Found 200km apart but absolutely identical. The original artefacts give a fascinating glimpse into Viking age trade networks!

Scar Plaque Pendant in Silver - based on a Viking Age whale bone plaque found in Scar, Orkney. Available now! #viking #vikingjewellery #orkney #handmadeinscotland

Some new treasures are available now, take a look! In this precious bunch there is an improved version of the Whalebone Dragon Plaque pendant in silver. This miniature piece is based on Viking grave find from Scar, Orkney.

With Summer Solstice approaching, let’s talk about sunwheels. One of the oldest, if not THE oldest, symbol in the world. Its meaning varies between different cultures, though commonly linked to sun worship. What does this symbol mean to you? Do you celebrate Summer Solstice?

Viking stye money rings - commonly used in Early Medieval times as currency, now as precious heirlooms. These are all ready for posting! Which stye is your favourite? Twisted wire, stamped details, or intricate head terminals like the goddess Morrigan’s crows shown here?

I make a pendant based on a viking age insular trade weight. Then I hack it up and turn it into a viking age insular trade weight 🤷‍♂️

This brooch is based on an artefact which was found in Edinburgh castle, a type of adornment from the late Iron Age/Roman period known as a “Dragonesque Brooch”. There are many examples of similar brooches from that time period, all having a dragon-like figure.

This heavy piece is based on the 10th century Anglo Saxon trewhiddle style pectoral cross from the Galloway Hoard which was buried in south western Scotland. The original must have been quite a significant piece of jewellery when it was made with very symbolic details.

While the Picts essentially remain a mystery it's always exciting what new discoveries are made about them every year. The ring is a bronze cast of my own wax carving, the coin hand stamped by myself and the glass bead (quite a common style in Northern Scotland) by @poleglassshop

There are diffrent ways to recreate a historical artefact. While some prefer a restored look, others might want an aged and broken look, as if the piece was just dug up. Pictured is the Chelmsford Roman Figurine - the shiny and broken versions together. Which do you prefer?

Many Pictish symbols are shrouded in mystery, no one can say for sure what their significance is. A good example of this is the Z-Rod symbol which appears on many carved standing stones. It is usually carved together with another symbol. What do you think could be the meaning behind the Z-Rod?

Just uploaded a bunch of new pieces to the website under the "new" section. Many of these are unique pieces so act fast before they are gone forever :) #pictish #anglosaxon #viking

casting a silver pendant based on the Kings Worthy "Woden" or "WAINE" mount.

The Montrose Pictish Ring - a hefty piece of Scottish history in silver and garnet.✨

Hope you're all having a good week so far! Got a lot of open orders right now but working through them to get a good chunk posted to you on Friday! Lots of stones to set and polishing to do on Thursday. 💪

This beautiful Pictish ring is based on a gilt silver bezel found by a detectorist near Montrose. Its similarities to the Burghead ring are very self evident and being made from precious metal will complete your high status Pictish reenactment kit with a touch of regality.

This beautiful Pictish ring is based on a gilt silver bezel found by a detectorist near Montrose. Its similarities to the Burghead ring are very self evident and being made from precious metal will complete your high status Pictish reenactment kit with a touch of regality.

Some really special orders are heading to the post office! Do you see yours in the photos? #pictish #anglosaxon #sheelanagig #stbrigid #celticart