Birsay Disc Large Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver Product-R29 found in a Norse grave

found in a Norse grave in Pierowall on the island of Westray

Each small seahorse design measures approximately 8mm by 11mm

5mm garnet

hand-finished in our workshop in Orkney

Birsay Disc Large Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver Product-R29 found in a Norse graveThese sterling silver Birsay Disc Large Drop Earrings feature intertwining spirals in a design reminiscent of porpoise like figures swirling in the sea. The design is beautifully enhanced with an oxidised finish. The Birsay Disc collection was inspired by a small lead disc found on the Brough of Birsay in Orkney. The Brough, a small tidal island, supported a thriving metalworking industry from the 7th to the late 8th century. A rich array of brooches,