David Taylor - Master Jeweller - Cairns Jeweller

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Jewellery and memories

9th April 2021 - Customer location: Adelaide

Cross of St Brigid, 18ct yellow gold, 2.4cm tall (excluding bail).

With this pendant the symbolism, is of a thought of a family prompted by seeing the cross of St Brigid. The pendant was then made as a gift to that family.

St Brigid (public domain image)

To the Irish the name Brigid is derived from the Irish name Brighid, meaning 'the high one' or 'strength.' Brighid was also the mythological Celtic goddess of fire and poetry. The following names are also related:

  • Briget, Brigid, Brigitte, Birgit, Birgitta, Birgitte, Bridgette

Saint Brigid of Kildare or Brigid of Ireland is one of Ireland's patron saints, along with Patrick and Columba. Her feast day is 1 February marking the beginning of spring and the lambing season.

Legend states that she created the first cross by weaving rushes she found strewn on the floor whilst praying at her father`s death bed. Source: Wikipedia

Spot along Behana Creek late March 2021.

The place I am sharing from my part of the world this week is Behana Creek. I find this a wonderful spot to follow the water and walk. Have a great weekend.