Unusual Gift Ideas

Cross

Sacre Coeur/St. Anne’s Cross

by jody on Aug.09, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant

Sacre Coeur/St. Anne’s Cross

Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 1 3/8”x1 3/8”

Paris, France

A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. St. Anne was the mother of the Virgin Mary. he is the patron saint of housewives and woman in labor. This cross is inspired by the wrought iron design before the altar of St. Anne in the Basilica of Sacre Coeur atop Montmatre in Paris, France. This special altar is dedicated to the women and children who were at risk in occupied France during World War II. This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $35.00

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Phos Zoe or Light & Life Cross

by jody on Aug.01, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Silver

Phos Zoe or Light & Life Cross

Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver  1”x1”

Greece

A great holiday gift idea from Isadora.  Phos is Greek for ‘light’ and Zoe is Greek for ‘life’ The Phoe Zoe cross symbolizes the light and life of Christ. The nature of light is that it cannot help but banish darkness. This light enables us to see spiritual truth. The nature of life is the opposite of death. Human life ends, but through Christ, out spiritual life is everlasting.   “light & life Phos Zoe.”   This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $35.00
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Aaron’s or Lismore Cross

by jody on Jul.15, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver

Aaron’s or Lismore Cross

Byron Mckeown- Sedona, AZ
Sterling silver 1.5”x1.5”

1100 AD Ireland

A great holiday gift idea from Isadora
This cross illustrates a passage from the Book of Exodus, 7:10. This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $52.00
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World Cross

by jody on Jun.30, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver

World Cross

Peter Stone

Sterling silver 1.75”x1.75”

Contemporary Unity
The World Cross design is a combination of symbols for the three major religions originating in the Middle East- Judaism. Islam and Christianity, all of which spring from the same historical roots. In blending these symbols, the longing for tolerance and peace is expressed. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $40.00

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Cross of St. Georges Convent

by jody on Jun.18, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver

Cross of St. Georges Convent

 Byron Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 2”x1”

St. Georges Convent, France

Legend has it that a master stone carver from Rennes carved a large stone cross for the courtyard of the convent. He used entwined hearts as the design to demonstrate his unrequited love for the abbess. The design of this cross is based upon that legend.   This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries. 

Shop: Isadora
Price: $60.00
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Claddagh Cross

by jody on Apr.15, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant

Claddagh Cross

Byron Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 1.25”x.75” small, 2.25”x1.25” large

Claddagh, Ireland

This cross comes with a historical information card .

A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $36.00

 

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Book of Kells

by jody on Mar.20, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant

Book of Kells

Byron Mckeown- Sedona, AZ
Sterling silver 1.25”x1.25”
800 AD Ireland

This cross is inspired by a design found in the Book of Kells and is the combined efforts of Deanne and Byron Mckeown. . This cross comes with a historical information card.
A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $56.00
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Baptismal Cross

by jody on Mar.05, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant

Baptismal Cross

Sterling silver 1.75”x 1.75”

Batism, rebirth.
A baptism is an occasion for joy and celebration. Traditionally, gifts were given to the newly baptized or christened, often in the form of a cross, symbolizing rejoicing in the sweetness of a new life. This sterling silver cross is adorned with four amethysts. This cross comes with a historical information card.
A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $45.00
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Australian Opal Inlay Cross

by jody on Feb.25, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry

Australian Opal Inlay Cross

Mark Hileman 14k gold cross pendant with blue/green fire opal. 1 1/8″ x 3/4″

Mark and his sons, John and Matt, craft high quality 14k gold jewelry using the finest Australian crystalline fire opals.  Mark’s architectural background shows in his attention to detail and design elements in all of his pieces. The ever-changing colorations in the opals provide years of wonder to the wearer.  This cross incorporates some very fiery red opal, separating the greener center from the bluer cross-arms.

Shop: Environmental Realists
Price: $1580.00
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Celtic Square Cross

by jody on Feb.11, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry

Celtic Square Cross

Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ  Sterling silver .75”x.75”

Traditional Ireland

This cross was designed by Deanne Mckeown inspired by traditional Celtic knot work.   It is available in two sizes, a larger one as a pendant and the smaller, as earrings. This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries. 

Shop: Isadora
Price: $30.00

 

 

 

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