Caledonian Forge

Caledonian Forge Hand made jewellery from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. We specialise in unique jewellery inspired by artefacts from the Early Medieval period and beyond.

This brooch is based on an artefact which was found in Edinburgh castle, a type of adornment from the late Iron Age/Roma...
27/05/2026

This brooch is based on an artefact which was found in Edinburgh castle, a type of adornment from the late Iron Age/Roman period known as a “Dragonesque Brooch”.

There are many examples of similar brooches from that time period, all having a dragon-like figure. What could be the significance of this symbol?

Thank you to Agnė for modelling for us again. :)

This heavy piece is based on the 10th century Anglo Saxon trewhiddle style pectoral cross from the Galloway Hoard which ...
25/05/2026

This heavy piece is based on the 10th century Anglo Saxon trewhiddle style pectoral cross from the Galloway Hoard which was buried in south western Scotland. The original must have been quite a significant piece of jewellery when it was made with very symbolic details.

They’re flying out the door this morning, thank you for the support!☺️

22/05/2026

While the Picts essentially remain a mystery it's always exciting what new discoveries are made about them every year. The ring is a bronze cast of my own wax carving, the coin hand stamped by myself and the glass bead (quite a common style in Northern Scotland) by

There are diffrent ways to recreate a historical artefact. While some prefer a restored look, others might want an aged ...
20/05/2026

There are diffrent ways to recreate a historical artefact. While some prefer a restored look, others might want an aged and broken look, as if the piece was just dug up. As an example, for historical re-enactors it makes more sense to have the piece looking brand new.

Pictured is the Chelmsford Roman Figurine - the shiny and broken versions together. Which do you prefer?

Big thanks to Fausta’s sister Agnė for modelling for us in the first photo.

Many Pictish symbols are shrouded in mystery, no one can say for sure what their significance is. A good example of this...
18/05/2026

Many Pictish symbols are shrouded in mystery, no one can say for sure what their significance is. A good example of this is the Z-Rod symbol which appears on many carved standing stones. It is usually carved together with another symbol such as a snake, a double disc, or the strange symbol which you can see in the last photo.

What do you think could be the meaning behind the Z-Rod?

15/05/2026

Here’s a wee video of the Kings Worthy Woden pendant being cast in silver and finished. Got an artefact in mind which you’d like to see turned into a piece of modern jewellery? Let us know!

Just uploaded a bunch of new pieces to the website under the "new" section. Many of these are unique pieces so act fast ...
14/05/2026

Just uploaded a bunch of new pieces to the website under the "new" section. Many of these are unique pieces so act fast before they are gone forever :)

A nice hoard of jewellery is getting posted today! Thank you for your support.❤️ Do you see your new treasures here? ...
13/05/2026

A nice hoard of jewellery is getting posted today! Thank you for your support.❤️ Do you see your new treasures here?

The Montrose Pictish Ring - a hefty piece of Scottish history in silver and garnet.✨
11/05/2026

The Montrose Pictish Ring - a hefty piece of Scottish history in silver and garnet.✨

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