Penannular Brooch - Celtic Triskele Spirals - Braided Sterling Silver - Celtic Fibula pin

I was inspired to make this piece by the beautiful Celtic and Viking brooches. The simple mechanics of this style of fastening makes it suitable to use as a brooch or scarf, kilt or hat pin. The last image in the sequence shows you how to wear it.

I have made the brooch with very thick sterling silver wires to form the shape, which I have braided together, hand forged and then hammered to create an attractive pattern, this also makes the structure very strong. I have formed 3 overlapping spirals at each end of the brooch, creating a celtic triskele inspired pattern.

The pin is made from 2mm wire, which I have filed and sanded into a point.

The brooch measures 1 1/2” across (from side to side) and 1 3/4” tall (from the bottom to the top of the spirals) and the pin is 2 1/4” long.

This item comes in a jewellery box.