Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry
Balmoral silver plated pewter pendant. 1970s. Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry
Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry
The history of the Scottish jewelry brand Ceard began in the late 1960s in Glasgow.
A small company of artisans, including graduates of the Glasgow School of Art John Forsyth (lead designer), Jimmy Seel and Bill Michael, created unique jewelry from fine pewter and silver. By the way, “Ceard” in Gaelic means “crafts”, an activity involving skill in making things by hand. The marking on the back includes “Ceard”, the design name, and “Made in Scotland”, or just” Ceard Scotland”.
The most significant became “The Country Series” collection, which included pewter pendants with plant motifs. According to belief, some plants and in particular Betony, Holly, Daisy, Oak and Thistle, Ivy, Driftwood have certain magical properties. Thus, Betony protects the wearer from witches, Holly brings good luck and protects the home, thistle symbolizes strength, Daisy brings back summer, Oak helps tap ancient power, etc.
Launched in the late 1960s, the company ceased to exist in the late 1970s, and today Ceard products are vintage collectibles.
Arran silver tone pewter pendant. 1970s
Maker’s mark
Signed Ceard vintage pewter jewelry
Betony modernist pewter pendant. 1970s
Driftwood pewter brooch pin
Glencoe cross silver tone pewter pendant. 1970s
Ivy leaf silver tone pewter pendant
Lomond Slate sterling silver abalone pendant. 1960s
Marsh Violet silver tone pewter pendant
Sea Birds modernist pewter pendant
Maker’s mark
