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Cloisonne Enamel Dragon

March 31st, 2009

Angie

Cloisonne Enamel Dragon

Cloisonne Dragon Tea cups Set/Enamel Dragon Tea cups Set/Ceramic cups/Wedding Birthday Gift

ceramic & enamel coffee cup ;;; beautiful & colorful design ;;; high quality with better price ;;; coffee cup & saucer ;;; Chinaware is the generic name of ceramics and porcelain (ceramics and porcelain are formal names). An artist tempers clay and water, and then shapes the plastic mixture into all kinds of appliances. Then the appliances have been weathered and baked. Originally Chinese pottery …

Chinese Gifts / Chinese Cloisonne / Chinese Enamel Crafts / Chinese Cloisonne Health Balls – Dragon & Phoenix #1 (44mm)

$29.98

Chinese Cloisonne Health Balls – Dragon & Phoenix #1 (44mm): These Chinese cloisonne health balls are decorated with traditional Chinese dragon and phoenix symbols.

The Production of Chinese health balls dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The inside is hollow and each ball has a sounding plate inside. One emits a high tone, the other a low tone. According to the Chinese traditional medic…

Ancient Jewellery – Icelandic and Viking Designs

Modern and ancient jewellery from Iceland consisting of magic runes, volcano pearls and Viking symbols is quite popular all over the world. This type of jewellery is unique and alluring. People who like to collect antiques and collectibles would simple love this jewellery. There are beautiful pendants, rings and necklaces in this category made of 14k and 18k gold and silver. Some jewellery articles are also composed of Icelandic landscape and traditional Icelandic motifs. In addition to this, you can also locate an entire collection of lovely Viking jewellery including pendants against black magic, and beautiful bracelets made of pewter.

Magic runes have been used throughout the history in various forms of arts and cultures. These are also known as the alphabets of mystery and act as signs for foretelling and divination. Magic rune necklaces from Iceland are composed of pendants representing thunder, love, victory, trade and other concepts. These symbols are considered as lucky and people wear these necklaces to win over the heart of someone or to do a successful trade. Most of these pendants are made of solid silver and totally handcrafted. The dream symbol is quite popular among different magic runes. According to Icelandic folklore, if you wear this pendant all your dreams will come true when the moon is three nights old.

Other than magic runes, the golden trinity symbol is also quite popular in ancient jewellery from Iceland. Three crosses are used to create this unique symbol which represents the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Tri-color trinity pendants with yellow, white and rose gold look beautiful and attractive. Golden trinity earrings can also be found in this category. Natural Icelandic lava jewellery is highly appreciated in all parts of the world. This jewellery is expertly handmade by using Icelandic lava rocks and solid silver. The pendant is shaped like a tear drop which looks amazing.

Viking symbols like small ship, Viking with an axe or a sword, and Viking sword and shield are also commonly used in Icelandic ancient jewellery. Lovely pendants are made by using these designs which come with silver chains. Viking jewellery also encompasses rings with runic inscriptions and brooches made of pewter. You can find wonderful work of cloisonné on these rings, pendants and brooches which is an ancient enamel process used to decorate jewellery articles. Symbols like Helm of Awe and Hammer of Thor are commonly seen in Viking jewellery from Iceland.

Among ancient jewellery from Iceland, conventional silver pendants consisting of dragon, star and heart-shaped designs are also popular. These pendants are again made of solid silver with optional gemstones. Dragon and star are two of the most widely used motifs in ancient Icelandic jewellery. Pendants with maps of Iceland in gold and silver can also be located in this category. This lovely collection includes Alrun runes, Thors Hammer, and magic rune necklaces made of pure gold. The use of unique designs and interesting symbols is characteristic of Icelandic jewellery which is rarely seen in other types of ancient pendants and rings.