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Tory Island Tau cross necklace
Tory Island Tau cross necklace
tau cross handcrafted and recycled from an old silver shilling. Completely unique and original based on Tau Cross of Tory Island, Ireland
Tory Island Tau cross necklace
Tory Island Tau cross necklace
tau cross handcrafted and recycled from an old silver shilling. Completely unique and original based on Tau Cross of Tory Island, Ireland

The Tau Cross

The Tau Cross

Tau Cross necklace – handmade and recycled silver 100 year old sterling silver shilling

The Tau Cross is a common feature on Coptic icons from Egypt and refers to the one of Ireland’s best known tau crosses at the harbour on Tory Island, 15km off the coast of Donegal.  The Tau Cross on Tory has become a symbol for the isolated island, where islanders are often cut off from the mainland during the stormy winter months.  With thanks to one of my best friends Tony Murphy I was lucky enough to create a Tau Cross for the late Patsy Dan, King of Tory Island.  Rest in Peace Patsy Dan.

I lovingly craft each Tory Tau cross pendant from a 100 year old silver shilling. The coins themselves are the perfect medium for this beautiful design, inline with a love of nature using these coins is the perfect ethical and green solution. No new silver is destructively ‘mined’ and old, uncollectible pure silver coins are saved from the ‘melting pot’ of bullion merchants. This protects the history and ensures their stories live on. You are also free to choose the have the Tau Cross made from a 100 year old two shilling coin.  The finish and size remain the same but the pendant is thicker for those that prefer something heavier and more substantial.

Once the design is freehand sketched on to the coin, it is hand cut and carved using traditional hand saws, chisels and files. This traditional process allows me to have a close connection to each piece. This also gives the added bonus of each piece being completely unique.  Each cross is individually handmade and recycled in Cambridge, England.

Size : Approx 15 mm * 15 mm

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£85

no necklace or cord thank you. £0 Finesse Silver chain 16 inch +£40 Flourish Silver chain 16 inch +£57 Omnia Silver chain 16 inch +£85 Finesse Silver chain 17 inch +£40 Flourish Silver chain 17 inch +£59 Omnia Silver chain 17 inch +£89 Finesse Silver chain 18 inch +£42 Flourish Silver chain 18 inch +£61 Omnia Silver chain 18 inch +£93 Finesse Silver chain 21 inch +£48 Flourish Silver chain 21 inch +£71 Omnia Silver chain 21 inch +£113 Finesse Silver chain 24 inch +£54 Flourish Silver chain 24 inch +£80 Omnia Silver chain 24 inch +£131 Finesse Silver chain 32 inch +£74 Flourish Silver chain 32 inch +£112 Omnia Silver chain 32 inch +£197 Black Adjustable length braided cotton neck cord £0 Choco Adjustable braided cotton neckcord £0 Zesty Green Adjustable braided cotton neckcord £0 Red adjustable braided cotton neckcord £0 Yellow Adjustable braided cotton neckcord £0
No charm thank you £0 Star +£3 Heart +£4 Moon +£5 Acorn +£12 Oak leaf +£16 Feather +£20 Paw print +£20 Lucky +£20
No charm thank you £0 Silver +£3 Golden bronze £0 Reddish copper £0

The Tau Cross

Tau Cross necklace – handmade and recycled silver 100 year old sterling silver shilling

The Tau Cross is a common feature on Coptic icons from Egypt and refers to the one of Ireland’s best known tau crosses at the harbour on Tory Island, 15km off the coast of Donegal.  The Tau Cross on Tory has become a symbol for the isolated island, where islanders are often cut off from the mainland during the stormy winter months.  With thanks to one of my best friends Tony Murphy I was lucky enough to create a Tau Cross for the late Patsy Dan, King of Tory Island.  Rest in Peace Patsy Dan.

I lovingly craft each Tory Tau cross pendant from a 100 year old silver shilling. The coins themselves are the perfect medium for this beautiful design, inline with a love of nature using these coins is the perfect ethical and green solution. No new silver is destructively ‘mined’ and old, uncollectible pure silver coins are saved from the ‘melting pot’ of bullion merchants. This protects the history and ensures their stories live on.  You are also free to choose the have the Tau Cross made from a 100 year old two shilling coin.  The finish and size remain the same but the pendant is thicker for those that prefer something heavier and more substantial.

Once the design is freehand sketched on to the coin, it is hand cut and carved using traditional hand saws, chisels and files. This traditional process allows me to have a close connection to each piece. This also gives the added bonus of each piece being completely unique.  Each cross is individually handmade and recycled in Cambridge, England.

Size : Approx 15 mm * 15 mm

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NECKLACE INFORMATION

Many of the necklace / pendant designs are complete. These designs have a sterling silver chain attached to the pendant from both sides. This design is perfect for looking in a mirror to fasten the necklace. It also makes a fabulous feature of the handmade hook catch (and star if chosen).  The necklace length you choose includes the length of the actual pendant. Do not worry about the pendant dimensions we will take care of your order. Order the necklace length you would normally wear and the necklace you receive will sit in the perfect position..

 

BRACELET INFORMATION

Extra small : approx 170 mm

Small size : approx 185 mm

Medium size : approx 195 mm

Large size : approx 210 mm (good size if you want a looser dangly medium fit)

XL size approx 225 mm (includes an extra link; i.e. another lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc section custom made)

XXL size approx 250 mm ((includes an extra two links; i.e. another couple of lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc sections custom made)

Ring Sizes.

A local jeweller will happily provide you the ring size you require for the desired finger you wish to adorn! Its a quick, easy, simple process we all offer!However if you are buying a surprise gift please fee free to download this simple ring size guide to help.

Silver Chain lengths size guide

Silver chain lengths are many and various.  Mostly it comes down to two factors your size and individual style.  These will determine whats going to suit you at the times you are wearing it.  Click the link to see a guide of the most popular sizes and how they look, comparatively.