Iona Galley Brooch marble Decorative serpents are entwined within

Decorative serpents are entwined within this distinctive oxidised bangle

The design uses the traditional method of fastening by inserting the pin into the fabric and turning the body of the brooch to lock the piece in place

as a treasured memory of Iona

Two interlocking pieces of gold

Please note the marble may vary from the piece shown

Iona Galley Brooch marble Decorative serpents are entwined withinFor over 400 years the brlinn or galley would have been a common sight in the seas of the Western isles and the Iona brlinn designs are taken from the medieval grave slabs of the Clan Chiefs, found in Iona's Reilig Odhrain. It was believed that the galley carried the Clan Chief's soul to 'Tir nan Og', the land of eternal youth. This piece of jewellery is made from 100% recycled AgAIN silver which emits 2 3 less CO2 than mined silver. AgAIN Sterling