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“Còig coin air chuthach am fàinne” Celtic Hound Pendants

Posted on October 22, 2012

"Còig coin air chuthach am fàinne" Celtic Hound Pendants
We designed and made this set of special pendants for Dr Shane who asked us to create something special for his wife, Mary. The name of the design is “Còig coin air chuthach am fàinne” in Gaelic which translates approximately to ’5 crazy hounds in a circle’ signifying the couple’s 5 dogs.
The set consists of one white and one yellow gold pendant each holding a central emerald along with one silver pendant holding a central ruby.
Dr Shane has kindly allowed us to quote his comments:
“The pieces are exquisite. Mary loves them, and her comment when I gave the first one to her was “I’m going to wear one of them all the time.” My staff are all impressed with the workmanship, and the detail.” Continue reading →

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A Sgian Dubh for the Commanding Officer of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Posted on September 28, 2012

Sgian Dubh for the Commanding Officer of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
This Sgian Dubh was commissioned for a presentation to the Commanding Officer of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
It has an RSS badge inlaid into an African Blackwood handle carved in the regimental style with added brass pins and ferrules. The top ferrule holds a beautiful pommel stone cut by Nat Forno from a pebble found by Black Watch soldiers on the beach at their regimental headquarters at Fort George.
We engraved the blade on both sides with inscriptions detailing the presentation and embossed the sheath with the CO’s initials. Continue reading →

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Fox and Bear Bespoke Wedding Rings

Posted on September 17, 2012

Fox and Bear Wedding Rings
These very special and unique Sterling Silver wedding rings incorporate a Pictish styled fox and bear. We worked closely with the couple to create this design which ties in with the woodland theme of their wedding. Comments from the couple below:
“Our rings arrived yesterday and they’re beautiful!
Absolutely perfect, the level of detail on them is just amazing!
Thank you so much. All the best, Steph and Davey” Continue reading →

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White Gold Celtic Wedding Rings

Posted on August 21, 2012

White Gold Celtic Wedding Rings
We recently finished this pair of bold, heavy-weight Celtic wedding rings in 18ct White Gold, with a short inner inscription, for Lisa and Darren. They have kindly allowed us to post the email they sent when they received their rings. It was a pleasure working with the couple to make their rings and we appreciate the heartfelt thanks.

“We both would like to say a huge thank you for our wedding rings, they
are fantastic and so much more than we could have imagined. I am so
pleased that we took the time to trawl through numerous websites to
come across yours and decide on your company to make our very special
rings.
We are not having a huge ceremony which is why we decided to have our
rings made, to make them special and unique. We are so pleased that
you were able to deliver the design and the engraving for us which has
truly made these rings perfect.” Continue reading →

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Bespoke Scottish Wedding Rings in Titanium

Posted on August 16, 2012

Bespoke Scottish Wedding Rings in Titanium
These bespoke wedding rings were cut from a solid bar of Aerospace Grade Ti6Al/4V Titanium.
We helped the couple design their own rings, both rings have the same simple 3 corner Celtic knot cut into them, repeated 3 times around the rings. The groom’s ring is engraved with Alba Gu Bràth (Gaelic for ‘Scotland For Ever’) against diamond checkering while the bride’s ring has a highly polished finish. Continue reading →

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A Custom Sgian Dubh for a Special Wedding Gift

Posted on August 16, 2012

Sgian Dubh (Skean Dhu) in bog oak, silver and Damascus
Dave’s friends commissioned us to make this custom Sgian Dubh for his wedding. He sent us an email when he received it which he has very kindly allowed us to post: Continue reading →

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Pictish Wedding Rings, Sgian Dubhs and Pendants – A Very Unique Set.

Posted on July 13, 2012

Pictish Wedding Rings, Sgian Dubhs and Pendants - A Unique Set.
We created this very unique set for a wedding, featuring a Pictish Wolf and Z-Rod along with Spirals and Knotwork. Continue reading →

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Celtic Hearts Bespoke Wedding Rings

Posted on July 5, 2012

Hearts Wedding Rings
This bespoke wedding ring set was designed with a Celtic hearts theme.
The bride’s ring is in Sterling Silver and features an Amethyst set in a Celtic heart which was made to fit next to her engagement ring (insert picture). The groom’s ring was made in Titanium cut with a Celtic hearts knotwork design and flame anodised then repolished. Continue reading →

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Yew, Amethyst and RWL34 Swedish Steel Sgian Dubh Set

Posted on July 1, 2012

Yew and Amethyst Sgian Dubh Set
We made this very special set of Sgian Dubhs for a recent wedding. The groom supplied some Scottish Yew which he had felled himself, we used this for the handles and topped them with a pair of Tayside Amethyst pommel stones. Continue reading →

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Our Photos From Around Scotland

Posted on June 28, 2012
Divach Falls Winter

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Sgian Dubh with Aberdeenshire Granite Pommel Stone Set on Ebony Handle with Sterling Silver and Damascus Steel

Posted on June 28, 2012

Sgian Dubh with Aberdeenshire Granite Pommel Stone Set on Ebony Handle with Sterling Silver and Damascus Steel
We received a very nice email from Mark when his Sgian Dubh arrived;
“The sgian dubh arrived in yesterday’s post. It’s more than a fine
accessory, it’s a work of art. I’ll almost feel guilty shoving it in
my sweaty hose top!……
Regards, Mark” Continue reading →

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Infinity Bespoke Pendant and Ring with Sapphires and Rubies

Posted on June 23, 2012

Infinity Pendant with Sapphires and Ruby
Here’s a bespoke Sterling Silver pendant and ring designed and made for a special request featuring the Infinity symbol. The Sapphires and a Ruby in the pendant are set out in the pattern of the stars of Orion’s Belt, while the Infinity symbols of the ring each hold a small Ruby.
Infinity Sterling Silver Custom Made Ring with Rubies Continue reading →

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Sgian Brew in Bog Oak and Sterling Silver Engraved with Pictish Wolves

Posted on June 12, 2012

Sgian Brew in Bog Oak and Sterling Silver
I made this Sgian Brew as a special commission with a carved Bog Oak handle and a Sterling Silver ferrule band engraved with Pictish wolves. It’s owner sent me the following;
“Hi Rab, I just received your Sgian Brew. It’s the second I’ve had and your workmanship just gets better and better. This one is going on a hook on my bar so that it can’t wander during a party. No more hunt the bottle opener. It has already been much admired… perhaps it should have a chain and lock on it rather than a leather string. Thanks again for a beautifully made piece of art.” Continue reading →

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Pictish Wedding Ring in Titanium With Ogham Inscription

Posted on June 11, 2012

Pictish Wedding Ring with Ogham Inscription
A bespoke titanium wedding ring we recently completed with the couple’s names engraved in Ogham and a cup-mark at the start/end. Continue reading →

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Sgian Dubh with Swedish Damasteel Blade, African Blackwood Handle, Silver Fittings With Custom Engraving, and Natural Cairngorm Pommel Stone.

Posted on June 8, 2012

Sgian Dubh with Damasteel Blade, African Blackwood Handle, Silver Fittings, and Natural Cairngorm Pommel Stone.
I made this custom Sgian Dubh with the motto, ‘Strength & Honour’ cut into the ferrule.
Paul, who commissioned this had kindly allowed us to reprint his email; Continue reading →

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