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Craigmount makes celtic jewellery crafted in pewter and set with Connemara marble, a stone unique to the West of Ireland.
The designs are inspired by celtic art and traditions, from neolithic spirals and interlace knotwork found in the Book of Kells and Book of Durrow, to more contemporary design.
The pewter settings are mainly hand cast Irish pewter, a mixture of tin, copper and zinc, which will not tarnish or stain clothing. A gentle polish with a soft cloth will maintain its bright shine. (It is important to avoid using metal polish or detergents.) The Celtic costume jewellery pewter settings are sourced in the UK and then hand set in Northern Ireland.
Connemara marble is found only in Connemara on the West Coast of Ireland and varies in colour from light yellow, emerald green to dark green and grey brown shades. Each stone is hand cut and polished and is then graded and set. Where more than one stone is used in a piece stones are carefully selected to match or compliment each other.
A selection of pieces can be set with Carnelian, (red stone) found in the Mourne Mountains of Co Down and amethyst, (purple stone) also found in various parts of Ireland.
In addition to Celtic jewellery other pewter products made in Downpatrick include a range of gift items; lapel pins featuring traditional Irish themes, Irish wildlife and wild animals, pewter figures, thimbles and keyrings.
All items are supplied boxed with product information cards unless otherwise requested. The company has been trading since 1991 and is based in Downpatrick in County Down, Northern Ireland.
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