Newgrange Gemstone Necklace

Connemara Marble beads are often called “Ireland’s pearls” . Here we have created a stunning 32 inch necklace of Connemara Marble with created Opal beads.

This piece is entirely inspired by the winter solstice at Newgrange. This spectacular event happens only once a year when the passage tomb is illuminated by the rising sun. From the 18th to the 23rd of December a narrow beam of golden sunlight penetrates and illuminates the ancient tomb.

We have chosen Opal gemstones to sit either side of the silvertone Celtic design as seen on the entrance to Newgrange.  The name opal is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit upala, meaning “precious stone,” and later the Greek derivative “Opallios,” meaning “to see a change of colour. It has long been associated with purity, love, goodness, and nurturing.

It’s main character includes a very powerful light display when it passes through fluorescent light. This characteristic is known as opalescence. You can see why we would chose the Opal to pay homage to the winter solstice at Newgrange.

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Matching bracelet available also Newgrange Gemstone Bracelet