2018 Collection
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About Tracy Tracy Gilbert creates jewellery designs that are meticulously handcrafted in Dublin with love of Irish roots, history & folklore. Tracy enjoys designing & making contemporary pieces of jewellery that capture the essence of Ireland’s Celtic past. Her use of translucent materials and precious metals is a striking feature of her designs. This feature is Tracy’s attempt to capture the magic of the Winter Solstice sun as it shines through the Newgrange passage tomb to spectacular effect.
Contact Details Email:
studio@tracygilbertdesigns.com
Web:
www.tracygilbertdesigns.com
Tel:
+353 (0) 83 379 3765
Address: Tracy Gilbert Designs, Donabate, Co. Dublin, Ireland VAT no: IE 9822195G tracygilbertdesigns
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Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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Growing Home
Anyone whose roots are in Ireland will love this collection which depicts Ireland as a tree with deep, strong and enduring roots. It has withstood hardships but continues to grow and give shelter to new and existing generations.
Rotate the pieces & watch as the strong tree image transforms into a map of Ireland. 3
Growing Home Coloured Collection The Coloured collection is crafted to allow light to shine through the pieces to reveal a Celtic triple spiral (triskele – representing eternity) that is pierced out at the back.
Each piece is crafted from Sterling Silver and comes with a story card explaining the meaning behind the piece. The Coloured range is available in translucent emerald green (representing the Land of Ireland) and blue (representing the Ocean) acrylic.
Piece
Code
Piece
Code
Growing Home Pendant
Growing Home Earrings
20mm
GH02PG / GH02PB
18mm
30mm
GH01PG / GH01PB
Drops
GH04G / GH04B
Chains are 18inches in length
11mm length of drop
Growing Home Brooch
Growing Home Cufflinks
30mm
18mm
GH01BG / GH01BB
GH03BG / GH03BB
Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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Growing Home Button Collection The Button collection has a high polished finish and the recessed areas of Ireland represented as a tree and the Celtic spirals (triskele) have a textured finish to create a nice contrast.
Each piece from the Growing Home Button range is crafted from Sterling Silver and comes with a story card explaining the meaning behind the pieces.
Piece
Code
Growing Home Button
Pendant 20mm
GHB02
25mm
GHB01
Chains are 18inches in length
Piece
Code
Growing Home Earrings
Studs 13mm
GHB04S
Drops GHB04D 15 mm
Growing Home Button Ring GHB07 Growing Home Button
Growing Home Button Cufflinks 18mm
GHB03
Charm 15mm
GHB05
charm CB01 bracelet
Growing Home Button Bracelet 18mm
GHB06
Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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Children of Lir
This collection is inspired by the old Irish legend about four children who were turned into swans for 900 years. The children remained together as swans for the rest of their lives. The two swans entwine to form a heart, symbolising Love & Dedication. One of the swans is textured to give the illusion that one swan lies slightly behind the other in the embrace. 6
Children of Lir Coloured Range The Coloured collection is crafted to allow light to shine through the pieces to reveal a Celtic triple spiral (triskele – representing eternity) that is pierced out at the back.
Each piece is crafted from Sterling Silver and comes with a story card explaining the meaning behind the piece. The Coloured range is available in translucent emerald green (representing the Land of Ireland) and blue (representing the Lake Derravaragh, the Sea of Moyle and the water surrounding the Island of Glora in the legend) acrylic.
Piece
Code
Piece
Code
Children of Lir Pendant
Children of Lir Earrings
18mm
CL02PG / CL02PB
18mm
30mm
CL01PG / CL01PB
Drops
CL03G / CL03B
11mm length of drop
Children of Lir Brooch 30mm
CL01BG/CL01BB
Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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Children of Lir Silver Range Each piece from the Children of Lir silver collection is delicately crafted from Sterling Silver and comes with a story card explaining the meaning behind the piece. One of the swans is textured to give the illusion that one swan is slightly behind the other in the embrace.
Piece
Code
Piece
Code
Children of Lir Pendant
Children of Lir Earrings
15mm
CL07
Studs
CL05S
27mm
CL04P
Drops
CL05D
15mm
Children of Lir Brooch 27mm
CL04B
Chilldren of Lir Charm
Children of Lir Ring
CL06 UK sizes L—R Chilldren of Lir Bracelet
15mm
CL09
Silver charm bracelet CB01
1x CL08 15mm- With double chain link
Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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Celtic Trinity Heart
The Celtic Trinity Heart design represents a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Celtic Trinity Knot that represents eternity / infinity with the addition of the heart to symbolise Eternal Love. This design is available in a variety of different
styles.
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Celtic Trinity Heart Each piece from the Celtic Trinity Heart Collection comes with a story card explaining the meaning of the design and how each piece symbolises Eternal Love.
Piece
Code
Celtic Heart Pendant (30mm) - Gemstone (3mm) Emerald CT01PE Celtic Heart Pendant 30mm
CT01P
20mm
CT02
10mm
CT03
Piece
Code
Celtic Heart Earrings (10mm) Studs
CT04
Drops
CT05
Celtic Heart Marquise Ring (8x4mm gemstone) Peridot
CT10P
Chains 18 inches in length
Amethyst CT10A
Celtic Heart Brooch (30mm)
Celtic Heart Square Gold plated
Plain
CT01B
Emerald CT01BE
Pendant
CTG01
Earrings
CTG03
Cufflinks
CTG04
Charm
CTG05
Celtic Heart Charm
10mm
CT06
Silver charm bracelet CB01
Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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Celtic Knots This collection is a contemporary interpretation of traditional Celtic knots. Each piece comes with the option of the following gemstones: peridot, amethyst, blue topaz & garnet. Other gemstones available on request. The knotwork is inspired by the decorative illustrations in ancient Celtic manuscripts such as the Book of Kells.
Piece
Code
Celtic Knot Round Gemstone Pendants
30mm
CKG01
18mm
CKG02
Celtic Knot Round Gemstone Earrings 18mm
CKG03
Celtic Knot Gemstone Ring Peridot CKG04
Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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Circle of Light This design is inspired by the sun and its importance to Celtic life. The sun was at the centre of the Celtic year with the year split into two halves, the dark and the light. The sun, represented by a golden citrine, bursts from the centre of each piece. The eight spirals in the design symbolise the eight Celtic Festivals: Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Eostre, Beltaine, Litha, Lughnasa & Mabon.
Piece
Code
Piece
Code
Circle of Light Pendant
Circle of Light Bracelet
Large
SOL01P
Small
SOL02P
7.25 inches
SOL04
Circle of Light Earrings Drops
SOL03
Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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Mother & Child The Mother & Child pendants are inspired by the Stained Glass windows called “Suffer Little Children” designed by Harry Clarke for St. Patrick’s Church, Donabate, Co. Dublin.
Piece
Code
Piece
Code
Mother & Child Window
MC01
Mother & Child Round
MC02
St. Bridget’s Cross The St. Bridget’s Cross is associated with St. Bridget, one of the patron saints of Ireland. It is likely that the crosses date back to the Goddess Bridget who was one of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Her feast day is 1st of February , Imbolc. Piece
Code
St. Bridget’s Cross Pendant
30mm
SBC01
18mm
SBC02
Earrings (18mm)
SBC03
Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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Iconic Dublin The Iconic Dublin Collection celebrates some of the iconic landmarks of Dublin. The highly decorated lamp post with five lanterns called the Five Lamps is at the junction of five streets – Portland Row, North Strand Road, Seville Place, Amiens Street and Killarney Street. Whether you are entering the Ha’penny bridge from the North or the South side of Dublin, you are entering the very heart of Dublin City.
Piece
Code
Piece
Code
Five Lamps
FL01
Ha’penny Bridge
HB01
Salmon of Knowledge The Salmon of Knowledge pendant is inspired by the mythological creature that was said to have given the hero Fionn MacCumhaill his legendary wisdom. In Tracy’s newest design, the salmon chases a wave to form the letter to symbolise Éire (Ireland).
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Piece
Code
Salmon of Knowledge pendant SK01
Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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An OĂche When the sun goes down, the fun begins and creatures of the night come out to play. This collection includes a cat with character and an owl with attitude. Light shines through the pieces to reveal stars and moons pierced out at the back.
Piece
Code
Cat with star
CAT01
Owl with star & moon
OWL01
Double Infinity Pendant The concept of eternity is given a clever twist in this piece, where two infinity symbols are intertwined together, producing a uniquely Celtic motif in this beautiful silver pendant.
Piece
Code
Double Infinity Pendant DI01
Each piece is crafted in Ireland and is hallmarked in the Assay Office, Dublin Castle.
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2018 Collection Tracy Gilbert Designs, Donabate, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Tel: +353 (0) 83 379 3765 16 www.tracygilbertdesigns.com