Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe
Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe
Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe
Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe
Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe
Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe
Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe
Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe

Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe

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Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe

Sterling Silver Celtic Cross of Ardboe

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The Cross of Ardboe

Beautiful Celtic Cross Pendant handmade in sterling silver faithfully captures all authentic detail of the original Celtic cross found at the monastery of Ardboe.

  • 56mm high and 20mm wide.
  • 10g silver weight.
  • 11.5g gold weight.
  • 18 sterling silver inch chain.
  • Handmade in Ireland
  • Hallmarked in Dublin castle 

This Celtic cross necklace is a double-sided replica of the original cross. Handmade and hallmarked in Ireland.

The beautifully carved high crosses of early Christian times are unique to Ireland and Britain and are famous through Europe. The finest of them are the Scripture Crosses which tell the Bible story in a series of detailed panels. The fullest series of scenes is on the tall cross at Ardboe in Tyrone, on the west shore of Lough Neagh, not far from Coagh.

The cross at Ardboe is unusually tall, standing some 5.6 metres high. It is profusely decorated by abstract designs and a series of figure sculptures which are treated with exceptional detail and fullness. The balance between form and decoration; between ornament and narrative; and the delicate execution of the abstract design, contrasting with the robust and lively realism of the figure sculpture, all combine to set this cross among the most distinguished of the Irish monuments. The East face is distinct, though shadowed for most of the morning by a nearby tree, and has Daniel between two rampant lions, the Sacrifice of Isaac, the Children in the Fiery Furnace, Adam and Eve, two souls in scales above the flames of Hell (as at Monasterboice) and, surrounding Christ in Judgement, the Twelve Apostle in groups of four - the heads of which are not unlike those on the late Romanesque door at Clonfert, Co. Galway - repeating the arrangement on the N. Cross at Castledermot. The South side has old Testament scenes including Cain and Abel, and scenes from the life of David, including David with an open sling before Goliath on his knees, as at Monasterboice.

The North side has New Testament scenes, including the Baptism of Christ at the bottom, and a child held between soldiers, representing the Massacre of the Innocents. The West face also has New Testament scenes, including the Adoration of the Magi; the Last Supper; Christ entering Jerusalem; the Arrest of Christ; and the Crucifixion. The scene of the Arrest appears to be repeated on each arm of the cross. This cross is one of the most beautifully sited of all the High Crosses of Ireland ...down a narrow road, it stands majestic, overlooking the ruins of a church and beside a graveyard which runs down to the shores of Lough Neagh - the largest lake in Ireland; nearby there is a wishing tree - altogether a lovely place to visit on a summer's day. One can imagine the celebrations that must have taken place on the day this great cross was placed in position.

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The daughters going to really love it for Christmas!

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Gérard ROUZIES
Amazing

Just the perfect gift from Ireland!

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Gérard ROUZIES
Beautiful

Perfect !!

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Gérard ROUZIES
Thanks

Beautiful jewel

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Dara Lehans
Ardboe Cross

I have purchased a good many double sided crosses from you,,as you know.. both in gold and sterling and they all do not disappoint... I love wearing them and it keeps me connected with my faith and Irish roots.. You have always attempted to advise me on which ones would be the good for my " collection" ...Thank you... I consider them "wearable investments" and hope my Grandchildren will love them as well as myself... Cannot wait to select another ....Quality and helft are what made me choode yours.. So many others I have looked at are single sided and light weight.,, I tend to be hard on jewelry so I need sturdy materials..THank you very much ..DO not change your standards Dara Lehans

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