  
 The Placket
Ring
This design was inspired by a gold finger ring of the 9th or
10th century AD. found in Poslingford, Suffolk. It consists of six panels around
the ring. By hand piercing and hand engraving, I can achieve incredibly crisp,
detailed images. (See the Me and My Muse page for additional information
on how I create these rings and the Heirloom Collection.)
I am working on expanding the available images. I am also happy to design images that
may have a particular significance to you. Below are the images that are
currently available and information about the meanings behind each. You may
select one, two, or three images to alternate around the band or choose six
different images. Let your imagination and your personal style guide you.
The width of this ring is approximately 6.5 to 7 mm in ladies
sizes and 8.5 to 9 mm in men's sizes. The Placket Ring, in 14 karat yellow
gold, is priced at $1250 in ladies sizes and $1350 in men's sizes.
For those wishing a
narrower width, a seven placket ring is also available. Ladies sizes are
4.5 to 5 mm in width, and men's sizes are 6.5 to 7 mm in width. There is
an additional charge of $150 per ring for the extra labor of piercing and
engraving the additional placket.
The stag was seen as the incarnate form of the woodland Gods such as Cernunnos
and was associated with fertility, abundance, and regeneration. White stags
were thought to be from the Otherworld and their appearance always
heralded some profound change. The King Stag was the male form in the Great Marriage with
the Goddess for the renewal of the land.
Associated with the element of air, the
Thistle has become one of the national emblems of Scotland. It is thought to
lend courage, protection, and strength. It is also associated with the Celtic
warrior goddess Luaths Lurgann, known as Ireland’s fastest runner and aunt of
Fionn MacCumhal.
The unbroken lines symbolize eternal life,
the binding of man’s soul to the earth, and the  process of man’s eternal
spiritual growth. It is thought that it cannot be untied until he realizes his
spiritual potential and is able, through his actions, to break free of the cycle
of rebirth. Interlace knots are also a representation of the cosmic loom,
symbolizing the existence of the spirit through space, and time, and lifetimes.
We have always existed, and will always exist in some form. Many people used
these as meditative symbols.
Having the head of an Eagle and the body
of a Lion, in heraldry, the Griffin was a symbol of wisdom and watchfulness.
The Griffin was a magical animal, and considered to have vast magical powers. The Griffin is
associated with the element of fire.
The Oak Tree is associated with all positive purposes, fidelity, strength, and
endurance. The Druids considered it a doorway to the
mysteries. They would harvest the mistletoe with golden knives and use it
to invoke vision in their religious ceremonies.
Drawn from one of the original packets of
a gold finger ring of the 9th or 10th century AD found in Poslingford, Suffolk.
This image was designed to complement the
Plant Abstract design from the original ring. It has no particular meaning other
than those associated with a heart.
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