Welsh Jewelry

The pieces shown below represent symbols of the Welsh: the Welsh flower, the daffodil; the dragon ( flown on the Welsh flag), and the lovespoon. Celtic crosses are as Welsh as they are Irish and Scottish; there are large standing stone crosses in Wales as in the rest of the Celtic isles. Also, the harp is a symbol of Wales, as the harp is the Welsh national musical instrument. The leek (worn by Welsh supporters at soccer games, and also on St. David's Day) is also a Welsh symbol, but is less popular as jewelry.

Celtic cross jewelry and harp jewelry are on separate pages.

Please check the size of each piece carefully against a ruler before ordering. We give measurements of all jewelry pieces on this site so that you will know their size in advance; this will save disappointment, returning pieces, etc.

Welsh Lovespoon Jewelry

In the old days in Wales, a young man would carve a fancy spoon to give to the girl that he wanted to court. (The expression "to spoon" comes from this custom.) It was important to prove to the potential father-in-law that the young man was good at working with wood, because he would have to make all his family's furniture, dishes and eating utensils. The symbols carved into the spoon's handle all had meanings; hearts are for love, of course. Bells are for the hoped-for wedding. A wheel promised, "I will work for you." Balls in a cage could mean either the number of children hoped for, or (if married) the number of years together. And so forth; there is a long list of possible symbols. Today the lovespoon usually takes a simpler form in jewelry, but there is a long romantic tradition behind it.

Sterling and Gold Lovespoon Jewelry

WJ16A. Celtic knots lovespoon pendant is 3/4 inch long not including ring, and hangs on a nice link 20-inch chain. Cubic zirconia stone. $19
WJ16B. Celtic knots lovespoon hook earrings.  5/8 inches long, including ring. Cubic zirconia stone.  $15

Gold lovespoon pendant or charm by Rhiannon Evans of Wales. Nine-carat gold, 3/4" high, not including hanging ring. 
WJ72A. Lovespoon on nine-carat 20" gold chain. $125.
WJ72B. Pendant/charm only. $70

Nine-carat gold: High-quality lovespoon necklace and earrings by Rhiannon Evans, one of the best-known jewellers of Wales; she has won many awards for her work. The spoons for both the pendant and earrings are 3/4" high, excluding hanging rings.
WJ73A. Lovespoon pendant on 20" chain. Nine-carat gold pendant and chain. $150.
WJ73B. Lovespoon earrings. Nine-carat gold lovespoon on 9-carat hooks. $165.
WJ73C. Lovespoon charm/pendant only. Nine-carat gold $95

WJ74. Sterling lovespoon pendant. This is a largish piece, 2 1/4" long, not including the ring. Hangs on a 24" curb chain that has some weight to it. $26

Costume Lovespoon Jewelry

WJ60A (left): Lovespoon pendant with heart-shaped crystal in handle, on 18" chain. Made in Wales. The spoon is 1 1/4" long. Please specify gilt or silver color. $15. We have 1 left in the silver color.

WJ60B (left): Lovespoon earrings to match have the same heart-shaped crystal in handle. Studs. Made in Wales. Spoons are 1 1//4" long, same size as pendant above.  We have these only in the gilt color. $19.

WJ60C. Lovespoon pin to match the pendant and earrings above. The pin is larger, 2" long overall. Please specify gilt or silver color. $15

WJ61A: Lovespoon pin (far left): 2 1/4" long. Please state choice of silvertone or gilt color. $14
 

WJ61B: Matching lovespoon earrings (left center): 1 1/3" long, not including the hooks. Please state choice of silvertone or gilt color. $13
 

WJ61C: Matching lovespoon pendant (immediate left). Pendant is same size as earrings (1 1/3" long) on 18"chain. Please state choice of silvertone or gilt color. $11

The sparkling crystal lovespoon pin, earrings and pendant below are great for evening wear. We show them in gold with crystals, but also have them in silver with crystals.

WJ62A: All-crystal pin. There is a large crystal in the bowl of the spoon as well as at the top, plus small crystals set in the handle. 2 1/4" long. Please specify gilt or silver color. $23

WJ62B: All-crystal hook earrings match the pin above. 1 1/8" long (not including hooks). Please specify gilt or silver color. $23

WJ62C. Matching crystal pendant (1 1/8" long, same size as earrings) hangs on 18" chain. Please specify gilt or silver color. $15

WJ63: Lovespoon-shaped pin with large heart-shaped crystal at top. 2 1/4" long. Gilt color. Made in Wales. $19 We have one of these left.
 

The Romantic Welsh "Cariad" Pin

WJ80A. Cariad pin. "Cariad" is Welsh for "loved one." Men, this is the romantic pin to give to the lady in your life! Heart-shaped crystals adorn each end and a small crystal dots the "i." Size: 2" across. Gilt color. $22
WJ80B. Same pin, silver color. $22 We have one left of this color.

 

Dragon Jewelry

Costume and Pewter Dragons

WJ1. Enamelled dragon pin in red and gold is a show stopper. A Miracle brand piece.  
1 1/2" across. $21

WJ2A. Dragon pin. 1 1/4" across. Gilt (gold-colored) dragon on green enamel (the silver/green color shown is not available). $15

WJ2B. Gilt dragon pendant (immediate left) with green enamel, on 18" gold-colored chain. Circle is 3/4" across. $14
(We do not have the silver/green one shown.)
 

WJ2CG. Earrings, same size (3/4" across) as the pendants above, hang from studs. Gilt/green, gold-colored studs. $18

WJ4. Pewter dragon pin is 1 1/2" across. This is a high-quality pewter piece. $25

WJ7. Three-dragon pin. This piece has three charming dragons in a circle with their wings touching in the middle, as a sort of dragon triscel. Made of polished pewter. This piece would work as a small cloak pin. 2" across. $27

WJ8. This two-dragon pin is a long-time popular design.  Amethyst/antiqued silver, faux stones, 1 1/2" across. For collectors: this is a Miracle brand piece. $19
 

WJ9: Oval dragon pin is covered in small crystals. The pin is domed, i.e., not flat.        2 1/4" across.
WJ9A. Gilt color (shown at left) $24
WJ9B. Silver color. $24

Men's Dragon Tie Bars

WJ11. Silver-colored dragon tie bar with clip on back. 2" across overall.  $10. We have one of these left.

WJ20. Men's silver-colored tie bar, 2 1/4" long, with small sterling dragon. Most have the dragon centered on the bar as shown, but some have the bar somewhat to one side of center, your choice. $10 Click for enlarged view.
We have one short tie bar, 1 3/4" long, that would be good for a young boy.

Sterling and Gold Dragon Jewelry

The solid sterling traditional dragon pieces shown at left are very nicely detailed.
WJ21. (far left). Solid sterling traditional dragon pin 1 1/4" across.   $33
 

Traditional Welsh dragon available as pendant, charm or hook earrings in nine-carat gold. The dragon is about 5/8" across. Made by Rhiannon Evans, one of the best-known jewelers of Wales; she has won many awards for her work.
WJ26A. Nine-carat gold dragon on 20" gold chain. $199
WJ26B. Nine-carat gold dragon charm only. $145
WJ26C. Nine-carat gold dragon hook earrings. $259

Daffodil Jewelry

Costume Daffodils in Gold or Silver Color

Drop stud earrings or necklace in goldtone or silvertone. The raised-design daffodil is a separate piece attached on top of the teardrop setting. Size: 1" long, including the ring at the top of the teardrop.
WJ40A. Gold-colored earrings, as shown. NA.
WJ40B. Matching necklace on 18" chain (pendant is same size as earrings) $12. We have one left.
WJ40C. Earrings as shown, but silver colored. $21.
WJ40D. Matching silver-colored necklace on 18" chain (pendant is same size as earrings) $12

WJ41A: Gilt daffodil on 18" gold-colored chain has crystals set in a circle around the flower. The daffodil is about 5/8" across, and is shown oversize to show detail. $15
WJ41B: Matching gilt crystal daffodil stud earrings are the same size as the daffodil in WJ33A, although we show them smaller. $14. We have one pair of these left.

Small oval daffodil pin: there are three small crystals in the daffodils; the leaves are the same color as the rest of the pin. 1 1/16" long. 
WJ43A. Gilt $15
WJ43B. Silvertone $15

Sterling and Gold Daffodil Jewelry
Made in Wales

WJ51A. The  daffodil pendant is a delicate piece on a sterling 18" rope chain. The daffodil is 5/16" across. $19
WJ51B. Matching sterling earrings have sterling posts and backs. $12

WJ52A. Nine-carat gold stud earrings have nine-carat posts and backs. The daffodil is 5/16" across. $54. We have one pair left.
WJ52B. Nine-carat gold dangling earrings with gold bail, posts and backs. $63. The daffodil is 5/16" across. We have one pair left.

Sale! WJ53. Sterling daffodil lapel pin; shown oversize; it is actually only 1/2" high. The spring clip on the back is also solid sterling. This is a Rhiannon piece and is worth quite a bit more more. $19. We have two of these left.

WJ54. Nine-carat gold daffodil pin. Beautifully handcrafted daffodil pin is by Rhiannon Evans, one of the best-known jewellers of Wales; she has won many awards for her work. This is a high-quality piece. The pin is 1 1/2" tall overall (photo is oversize to show detail)and is a 3-D design. $188

Welsh Silverplated Jewelry

WJ81A. Silver-plated charm bracelet. Five Welsh charms on a 7" chain: Dragon, leek, lovespoon, harp, Welsh lady in cloak. The charms vary in size, but are up to an inch long. $12
WJ81B. Lovespoon necklace. Silverplated lovespoon like the one on the bracelet above, on an 18" silverplated chain. $6

Welsh Flag and Dragon Cufflinks

WJ82. Goldtone cufflinks have plastic red-white-green Welsh flag circle inset. Circle is 3/4" across overall. Presented in a clear plastic box. $9 pair.

WJ83. Flag cufflinks have plastic rectangles set in silvertone mounts. The flags are 3/4" across. Presented in a black velveteen box. $10

WJ84. Dragon cufflinks have silvertone mounts. Dragons are 3/4" across. Presented in a black velveteen box. $10

Dragon Buckle

WJ85. Large pewter dragon buckle. This dramatic heavy-weight buckle displays a nice raised dragon with a bold Celtic interlace around it. The buckle is not flat, but is domed, with antiquing in the design. Size: 3 1/4" x 2 1/8", takes a belt up to 1 5/8" wide.  Comes in velveteen bag. $37. Standard snap-on belts work with this buckle. These are available from belt sellers; we regret that we do not sell belts.

Celtic Bronze Medallion
Made in Wales by Rhiannon

The ancient Celts wore bronze a great deal, and modern Celts who do so are following in time-worn footsteps. Bronze is also an inexpensive alternative to gold for those Celts who have the fair skin and reddish hair that is complemented better by gold-colored jewelry than by silver.

WJ86. Triskele medallion pendant. The triskele is an ancient Celtic art motif, shown here in a  design by Rhiannon of Wales. The pendant is 1 1/2" across, on a black cord. This is a high-quality bronze piece. $24

Hearts Necklace and Earrings

The romantic heart necklace and earrings at left are made of pewter; they are available either with a gold-colored finish (as shown) or as natural pewter color. The background to the design is antiqued in both cases.
WJ87A. Necklace. Heart is 2" across on 22" chain. Please state color choice (see above). $27
WJ87B. Earrings. Hearts are almost 1" long overall, excluding hooks. Please state color choice (see above). $23

Other Welsh Jewelry On This Web Site

See also the St. David 's Bishop cross on the Celtic crosses page; this is a costume jewelry cross  that was taken from a tomb at St. David's in Wales.

We show a beautiful simple Celtic cross on the  pages in both sterling and nine-carat gold, made by Rhiannon; she calls this cross the Welsh Cross. We also show the St. David's cross in bronze, sterling and gold on the Celtic Crosses pages.

Other Rhiannon pieces: the curlews and herons pendants, and Trinity knot pendant and earrings, are on the page of sterling Celtic jewelry.

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