Penannular Brooch - Textured Sterling Silver - Antiqued - Celtic brooch - Fibula brooch

A Penannular Brooch made of textured sterling silver with an antiqued finish and featuring Celtic designs serves as both a functional accessory and a piece of wearable art. This type of brooch, also known as a fibula, is rooted in ancient history and carries a timeless appeal. The last image in the sequence shows you how to wear it.

I have made the brooch with very thick sterling silver wire to form the shape, which I have hand forged and then hammered a textured finish, adding an interesting detail and also making the structure very strong. The pin is made from thick 2mm wire, which I have filed and sanded into a point. I have created a layered effect on the hinge of the pin, by hammering the end, so that it splays outwards, then rolling it on itself, so that it overlaps. The thick wire of the pin makes this brooch unsuitable for delicate fabrics. It is perfect for chunky knits!

The brooch measures 2 1/4” across and 2 1/3” tall and the pin is 3 3/4” long.

The body of the brooch is stamped ‘925’ for sterling silver.

This item comes in a jewellery box.