This Celtic brooch is part of my Ananda - Bliss series of jewelry. Made with copper and Lapis Lazuli to create a wire wrapped Penannular brooch. The simple mechanics of this style of fastening makes it suitable to use as a brooch or scarf, kilt or hat pin. The last image in the sequence shows you how to wear it.
I have made the brooch with very thick copper wires to form the shape, which I have hand forged and then hammered, making the structure very strong. Once the frame is formed l add intricate woven detail, which secures the large drop shaped piece of Lapis Lazuli as the focal point. I have encased the stone in sweeps of copper wire. The flowing lines of copper wire continue around the stone. The smooth wire is accented with sweeps of copper beads of graduating sizes.
The pin is made from thick 2mm wire, which I have filed and sanded into a point. I have created a layered effect on the hinge of the pin, by hammering the end, so that it splays outwards, then rolling it on itself, so that it overlaps. The thick wire of the pin makes this brooch unsuitable for delicate fabrics. It is perfect for chunky knits!
The brooch measures 2' across, 2 3/4' tall and the pin is 3 3/4' long.