The Trinity knot, or triquetra, is among the most recognisable symbols to emerge from Scotland's Celtic heritage, its three interlocking arcs forming a continuous, unbroken line that has appeared in Pictish stonework and Scottish metalwork for over a millennium. Its associations with eternity and the indivisibility of threefold existence have given it a resonance that extends well beyond its decorative origins. The encircling of a central knotwork motif within a continuous band of interlace reflects a compositional approach found across Scottish and Celtic decorative metalwork, the outer band containing and framing the central symbol while adding a further layer of knotwork complexity.
This pendant presents a Trinity knot at its centre, its three characteristic looping arcs interlocking with clean definition in the classic triquetra arrangement. Encircling the central motif, a continuous band of Celtic knotwork runs the full circumference of the pendant, its interlaced strands forming an unbroken decorative ring that frames the Trinity knot with quiet, rhythmic complexity. The junction between the central triquetra and the encircling band is well-resolved, the two elements reading as a unified composition rather than separate components. The silver throughout carries a high mirror polish. Jump ring fitting above.
14.5mm x 14.5mm. Weight approximately 1.42g. 925 sterling silver. Jump ring fitting.
Product Code: SP2213
The Trinity knot, or triquetra, is among the most recognisable symbols to emerge from Scotland's Celtic heritage, its three interlocking arcs forming a continuous, unbroken line that has appeared in Pictish stonework and Scottish metalwork for over a millennium. Its associations with eternity and the indivisibility of threefold existence have given it a resonance that extends well beyond its decorative origins. The encircling of a central knotwork motif within a continuous band of interlace reflects a compositional approach found across Scottish and Celtic decorative metalwork, the outer band containing and framing the central symbol while adding a further layer of knotwork complexity.
This pendant presents a Trinity knot at its centre, its three characteristic looping arcs interlocking with clean definition in the classic triquetra arrangement. Encircling the central motif, a continuous band of Celtic knotwork runs the full circumference of the pendant, its interlaced strands forming an unbroken decorative ring that frames the Trinity knot with quiet, rhythmic complexity. The junction between the central triquetra and the encircling band is well-resolved, the two elements reading as a unified composition rather than separate components. The silver throughout carries a high mirror polish. Jump ring fitting above.
14.5mm x 14.5mm. Weight approximately 1.42g. 925 sterling silver. Jump ring fitting.
Product Code: SP2213
