Celtic style Jewellery :)

[Charliezeta]

Perhaps mostly aimed at other women forum members-I have always loved Scottish/Celtic styled jewellery. My first purchase that I can remember was in 1984 at Ola Gorie's shop in Kirkwall on the Orkney islands. A ring, pendent and earrings all of which I still have. Since then some pewter ( Ceard , Ladycrow ) pieces and the occasional bit of silver, tho my budget has shrunk since losing my job 6 years ago ! I love the big Plaid brooches but so far only have one, mostly due to cost. Anyone else love this stuff ?

[Jock Scot]

Mrs Jock wears some jewellery in that style, but she is very particular to avoid the rather more excessive styles. Her wedding ring has a celtic weave pattern on it made by a jeweller on the Isle of Skye.

[Tarheel]

The wearing of jewelry (broaches, pins earrings, etc) has become more acceptable between the sexes. For example, I got my first earring in 1968, a huge deal for a young man in my home town, but nothing new for the "hippy" movement.

My favorite kilt pin is a broach belonging to my late mother in law. I have other broaches (with matching earrings) that I could use while my wife wears the complimentary pieces. There are a few items with a Celtic theme that I can use for tie tacks or lapel pins.

Some of our male members like our "bling" and find subtle ways to dash a piece on our attire. Ladies do not hold a patent on pizzaz but are appreciated when they find an item that makes a statement using a nice piece of jewelry.

I don't mean to embarrass you with my out burst. Yours is an honest question. You may receive a broader answer.

[Charliezeta]

The wearing of jewelry (broaches, pins earrings, etc) has become more acceptable between the sexes. For example, I got my first earring in 1968, a huge deal for a young man in my home town, but nothing new for the "hippy" movement.

My favorite kilt pin is a broach belonging to my late mother in law. I have other broaches (with matching earrings) that I could use while my wife wears the complimentary pieces. There are a few items with a Celtic theme that I can use for tie tacks or lapel pins.

Some of our male members like our "bling" and find subtle ways to dash a piece on our attire. Ladies do not hold a patent on pizzaz but are appreciated when they find an item that makes a statement using a nice piece of jewelry.

I don't mean to embarrass you with my out burst. Yours is an honest question. You may receive a broader answer.

Great to know the guys embrace bling I use/wear kilt pins as brooches. Especially the Art Pewter ones.

[tripleblessed]

As another veteran of the '60s, I also picked up an affinity for things never worn by men where and when I came of age.
Like Mrs. Jock, I tend to eschew flashy.

[Charliezeta]

The wearing of jewelry (broaches, pins earrings, etc) has become more acceptable between the sexes. For example, I got my first earring in 1968, a huge deal for a young man in my home town, but nothing new for the "hippy" movement.

My favorite kilt pin is a broach belonging to my late mother in law. I have other broaches (with matching earrings) that I could use while my wife wears the complimentary pieces. There are a few items with a Celtic theme that I can use for tie tacks or lapel pins.

Some of our male members like our "bling" and find subtle ways to dash a piece on our attire. Ladies do not hold a patent on pizzaz but are appreciated when they find an item that makes a statement using a nice piece of jewelry.

I don't mean to embarrass you with my out burst. Yours is an honest question. You may receive a broader answer.

Anyone of either sex can wear what we define as jewellery. Whether that jewellery is classed as such or as an accessory. No boundaries ( except in one's own mind ) on Bling

[ThistleDown]

My wife's 20th anniversary ring was custom-crafted by a gold-smith called Finlayson; it's a twisted white gold design with old diamonds from her family and a couple of raw diamonds from mine. She loves the delicate work of Dougie Scott of Tain Silver (he retired a couple of years ago and Gordon Forbes is doing a fine job as the new man), and the old work of John Fraser of Inverness. She often wears a large silver plaid brooch from my family that has been re-purposed as a sash and shawl brooch for her.