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Truth - Firinn
Ogham Necklace
Because we view the world through the filter of our perception,
truth can be a very slippery thing indeed. When researching the
Gaelic translation for Truth I found Firinn to be the best fit for
the word but not the best fit for the Ogham alphabet. I decided
to press ahead because of the nature of truth and had to approximate
the 'F' with the phonetically similar 'V' as there is no 'F' in
the Ogham alphabet. I hope you enjoy the quirk of this word necklace
as much as I do. The front of these pendants are polished to a high
shine and the backs have a brushed texture so even if you cannot
read Ogham or Gaelic you will always know which is the front. The
base metal pendants are sealed with bees wax after polishing and
will gain a natural patina over time unique to its wearer. The pendants
hang from an adjustable black cotton cord that can be replaced with
a jump ring upon request. This necklace comes in its own gift box
and an information sheet about the Ogham alphabet and what the pendant
says.
| Size: |
1.751" x 0.52" |
| Metal Choices:
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Sterling Silver,
Red Brass, Nickel, Copper, or Stainless Steel
Individual pricing for metal choices is in the drop down
menu below.* |
| Front Finish:
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Smooth Polish or Hammered
Texture |
| Cotton Cord
Length: |
Adjustable from 14"
up to 29" |
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| Metal Details |
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Sterling Silver:
.925 silver |
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Red Brass: 85% copper,
15% zinc |
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Copper: 99.9% copper |
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Nickel: 65% copper,
18% nickel, 17% zinc |
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Stainless Steel:
Chrome 15.5%-17.5%, Nickel 3%-5%, Carbon 0.07% MAX, Manganese
1% MAX, Silicon 1% MAX, Copper 3%-5% |
The Ogham Alphabet:
Sometimes referred to as the "Celtic Tree Alphabet", Ogham
was used between the 4th and 7th centuries AD in Ireland, Scotland,
Wales, and England. The initial alphabet consisted of 20 characters
with a few more complex characters being added later. The letters
were formed by combinations of short lines on and at either side
of a middle line called a "flesc". With a vertical flesc
words are read from bottom to top.
Although surviving traces of Ogham were inscribed on stone it was
probably more commonly inscribed on sticks, stakes, and trees to
mark boundaries. There is also evidence from early Irish sagas and
legends that indicates Ogham was used for short inscriptions on
wood or metal used to relay messages (some cryptic in nature or
for magical purposes) or to denote ownership of the object. There
is also evidence that suggests that Ogham may have been used to
keep genealogy records, numerical tallies of property, and business
transactions.
Of the 400-500 remaining inscriptions a handful have been found
featuring Ogham along with the Latin alphabet, most of the inscriptions
are in an archaic form of Gaelic and Pictish.
Each Firinn pendant is individually hand
cut, please allow for variation in individual pieces.
After being cut and polished
the base metal pendants are coated in bees wax to protect their
finish. As they age they will gain a natural patina that is individual
to the piece and how it is worn.
Cleaning: Pendants can be cleaned with a soft polishing cloth.
If needed the leather cord can be removed and the pendants washed
with a mild non-abrasive soap and water.
Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery depending upon availability
of this design.
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