The guardian stone of Newgrange, Neolithic stele from Ireland pendant in silver

"The Guardian Stone of Newgrange" pendant evokes the millennia-old heritage of prehistoric Ireland. This silver piece is inspired by the archaeological site of Newgrange in the Boyne Valley, where Neolithic remains bear witness to ancient ingenuity and the deep connection between humans, nature, and the cosmos. This mound, dating to around 3200 BCE, predates Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. Access to its burial chamber is via a long passage precisely aligned with the winter solstice sunrise, when golden light enters the sanctuary for fifteen minutes, illuminating stones engraved with spirals.

At the heart of this pendant is a replica of a Neolithic stele, recalling the enigmatic megaliths that have watched over the mound for more than five millennia. This ancestral stone, placed at the monument’s entrance and engraved with spirals and triskele, silently witnesses the beliefs and rituals of our distant ancestors. Their exact meaning remains shrouded in mystery, but they are often associated with symbols of life, fertility, and cosmic and natural cycles. Representations of water, wind, or serpents, essential forces of the primitive world, are also suggested.

Newgrange also served as an astronomical and agricultural marker, linked to the birth of the Neolithic calendar, at a time when humans learned to cultivate plants and understand the rhythms of the earth. Its position at the winter solstice reveals ancient knowledge of light and renewal: the double spiral is believed to be a solar symbol, representing the sun’s path or lightning, the energy connecting sky and earth.

The precise reproduction of these Neolithic motifs on the pendant reflects deep respect for the art and thought of ancient peoples. Each spiral, each triskele, tells a forgotten story: of the seasons, memory, and the continuity of the world. This piece becomes a bridge between past and present, between humans and the earth that gave them life, between night and the reborn light of the solstice.

Whether you are passionate about archaeology, a lover of Celtic culture, or simply drawn to the timeless beauty of meaningful jewelry, this pendant connects you to the mysteries of history and ancient wisdom, accompanying you on your own journey through time, memory, and the cycles of life.

Metal: sterling silver (925).

Pendant size: 1.97 x 0.71 in (5 x 1.8 cm).

Necklace length: 37.4 in (95 cm).

Production time: 5 business days before shipping your order.

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

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