The Picts were a medieval society that inhabited northeast Scotland in the 3rd to 10th centuries. Their mysterious history has been difficult for scholars to understand due to a lack of surviving written records, but the Picts have left an enormous record carved in stone. The style of their monuments puts them firmly in the greater Celtic culture, showing artistic themes closely kin to the sculpture, metalwork, and manuscript art of the contemporary Irish.
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Any item made by Walker Metalsmiths that is available in yellow gold can be made in Rose Gold. The blush hue is often associate with romance and love which makes it very popular in engagement, wedding and anniversary rings. You will also find that many of our pieces use rose gold to highlight white or yellow gold.
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How to clean and care for your Celtic jewelry. Tips for sterling silver tarnish prevention, gold maintenance, gemstone care, and proper storage from Walker Metalsmiths.
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Handcrafted custom Celtic rings in gold with gemstones — buy in stock, customize a previous design, or work with our designers to create something entirely your own.
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After six years, Walker Metalsmiths closes its Fairport retail location. Learn the history behind the decision, the evolution from a young craftsman in the 1970s to a thriving family business, and why simplifying allows more time with family and grandchildren.
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Discover how Walker Metalsmiths brings your custom Celtic jewelry dreams to life. From lost-wax casting to stone-setting, work directly with master craftsmen who design and craft each piece. Local customers can visit the studio; customers worldwide collaborate by phone and email.
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Explore ancient Celtic metalworking techniques at the Allegany Artisans Studio Tour. Watch live lost-wax casting demonstrations at Walker Metalsmiths and discover Stephen Walker's research on historic Celtic treasures like the Ardagh Chalice—combining medieval mastery with modern craftsmanship.
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Stephen Walker presents groundbreaking research on the Ardagh Chalice at International Insular Art Conference in Galway, Ireland, revealing lost medieval Celtic metalworking techniques.
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Learn how Celtic jewelry is made using the ancient lost wax casting process. Watch Stephen Walker demonstrate each step, from hand-carved wax to finished precious metal.
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