This is one of Sheila Fleet’s most iconic and classic designs, commonly known as her Runic Iris. The brooch in classic 9ct yellow gold features runic text in polished gold, set within a textured background, and reads ‘Reflecting times past and present’. The circular design is approximately 50mm in diameter and is beautifully hand-finished in our Orkney workshop.
Sheila’s iconic Runic collection was inspired by inscriptions found inside Maeshowe, a Neolithic chambered cairn in Orkney, built around 2800 BC. Sometime around the 12th century, Vikings broke into the tomb and carved runes onto the walls. These more than thirty inscriptions represent the largest single collection of such carvings in the world.
Note: Any measurements provided are approximate due to each piece being hand-finished.
