This is a brooch called Mánla - a gentle Irish word that translates to gentle, gracious, pleasant. It is made from ancient bog oak found near my home in Athenry, Co. Galway. It will look great on any casual or that special night our outfit I think. The brooch is finished with delicate 23.75ct yellow gold leaf and a gold plated pin. The style of this brooch is similar to a set that I designed for a costume for Siobhán McSweeney's (Sister Michael Derry Girls, Traitors, The Wind That Shakes the Barley etc.) character - Widow Quin - in The Playboy of The Western World. You will see the brooch in the 'Production Gallery' on Siobhán on the National Theatre London website here. This one of a kind piece will be presented in matt black cardboard jewellery box which is made from material sourced from well-managed, FSC®-certified forests as well as other controlled sources. I have chosen these so we can support responsible forestry - in this case where no more trees are cut down than the forest can reproduce. The box doesn't contain tarnish-accelerating chemicals which will help keep it as when it arrives for longer! It will be packed in a matt black eco friendly shipping bag (60 µm thick which provides your precious with ultimate protection) made out of recycled plastic. It will be shipped with standard post or express/tracked - pick your preferred option in the checkout. To get the most out of your jewellery we recommend that you handle it with care - some pieces can be fragile. Please also keep it away from water and dampness if possible and store it in a dry place. Sharp objects or surfaces can mark them. We finish the jewellery with some linseed oil and if the item has lost some of its spark you can use this or similar to freshen up the colours. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and do not use harsh chemicals or cleaners, as they can damage the finish of the wood and gold.
