Peat Fire Jewelry is inspired by Celtic artwork and designs, and features Celtic knotwork, spirals and interlacing patterns.
Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to Erin, the creator and designer of all the wonderful Celtic and Irish inspired jewelry from Peat Fire Jewelry.
Erin has generously sponsored a giveaway for the readers of Irish American Mom. One lucky reader will win a Sister Knot Eternal Heart Solid Sterling Silver Necklace.
You’ll find details of how to enter our giveaway at the end of this post, but first let me hand you over to Erin, who will tell us a little bit about her jewelry company, her connections to Ireland, and her design inspirations.
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Introducing Erin Ferguson Young
My name is Erin Ferguson Young and several years ago, I was drawn into jewelry-making by my best friend, who introduced me to her local bead store and gave me jewelry creations of her own as gifts.
Being a classical pianist in my first career, I’ve always enjoyed using my hands, and so the fine motor skills needed for jewelry making seemed like a good fit.
I’ve always loved making things for family and friends for as long as I can remember and after a few years of making jewelry as gifts, I was encouraged to sell my designs to a wider audience.
Peat Fire Jewelry By Eireann
Now, ten years into my small business, Peat Fire Jewelry, and as my skill set has grown, I’m able to cast my designs into long lasting precious metals like sterling silver and bronze and never stop dreaming about new ideas that my customers might love.
The name Peat Fire Jewelry by Éireann was inspired by my deep love of Ireland and the smoky scent of peat burning in the hearths of Irish homes that we visited in 2008 and 2012.
Since scent can transport you to places and memories so readily, peat fire is the scent that takes me back to Ireland, the home of my ancestors, and a place that I dream of often.
Jewelry Inspired by Ireland
My name Erin means Ireland in the Irish language. My mother named me Erin because she had always loved Ireland and wanted to honor our Irish heritage that comes from my Grandfather’s side of the family.
Their surname was Doolan and they were from County Cork. We still have the family Bible from Michael Doolan and I intend on going back to check church registries on our next trip.
My designs are predominantly Celtic and Irish in nature, and I love the colors of the emerald green Irish countryside as well as Irish knots and ancient symbols.
I incorporated the triskele into my logo after seeing it carved into stones at Newgrange, a prehistoric monument built about 3200 BC in County Meath near the River Boyne.
Many of the symbols that I cast were inspired by our travels there. As I work in my studio, I often burn a tiny piece of peat and drink Irish Breakfast tea to make me feel close to the place where I feel I left part of my heart.
I love incorporating marble from the Connemara region of Ireland and also make a special collection of jewelry, the Eireann Earth Collection, that contains real Irish soil.
My husband, Jason, and I visited Ireland again in 2017 and I was able to visit more places that inspired my jewelry making. After having gone through chemo and radiation for breast cancer at the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017, Ireland was the perfect restful, peaceful place to heal.
The grounds of Ashford Castle had abundant inspiration. A very kind guard named John at the gate to the grounds let us in free of charge after hearing my recent medical history and I’ve always been grateful for that amazing treat.
Ireland's Thin Places as Inspiration
There were also some “thin places” (as you talked about in one of my favorite blog posts of yours) that we found on that trip that I’ll never forget. The world absolutely fell away when we entered this hushed forest with trees covered in moss with clovers at their base.
It’s these experiences that inspire me every day to make my jewelry and even though I live in the US, I try to incorporate elements of Irish life into our daily life.
Jewelry That Brings Joy To The Wearer
If someone were to ask me why I love what I do and why I am drawn to making Irish jewelry, I would have to say that yes, I love working with beautiful materials, but it is the meaning behind the work that gets me up every day and propels me to my studio to make my jewelry.
Ultimately (and as my company mission statement says) I want to make jewelry that blesses the wearer in some way and brings them joy; to create jewelry that means something and brings comfort or even just makes them feel close to the land where they feel like they left their heart, too.
Jewelry Inspired By Ogham Stones
I loved seeing Irish Ogham stones on our trips and wanted to create a piece that represented the history imbued in these historical stones.
The Peat Fire Ogham Stone Collection has a number of lovely Irish words written in Ogham.
- Anam Cara (soul mate and pronounced as on-um car-ah),
- Dóchas (Hope and pronounced doh-kus),
- Grá (Love and pronunced as graw),
- Laoch (Warrior and pronounced as lay-uck),
- Misneach (Courage and pronounced as mish-nock).
The Prize
One reader will win a Sister Knot Eternal Heart Solid Sterling Silver Necklace with a chain.
This beautiful necklace honors the important and deep connections we hold with our sisters, our friends, and our mothers. An endless loop traces a heart intertwined with a Trinity Knot. This design represents eternity, and the steadfastness of friendship, love and loyalty.
Made of solid sterling silver, this Celtic inspired necklace is suspended on a beautiful custom made sterling silver cable chain.
How To Enter Our Giveaway
To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post by noon Eastern Time on Saturday February 19th, 2022.
You can write any comment you want. What you write does not affect your chance of winning. If you need inspiration why not let us know if you own any piece of Irish jewelry, or if there is a specific type of Irish jewelry you dream of owning someday.
If you live in Canada or Ireland, then please answer the following question in your comment by typing A, or B for the correct answer ...
Ogham Stones are found on the island of Ireland.
A. True
B. False
A winning comment will be chosen randomly using the Pick Giveaway Winner WordPress plug-in.
Remember to leave your email so that I can contact you should you win. Your email won’t be published, just used to contact our winner to organize prize delivery.
The winner will be announced on Saturday February 19th, 2022 at the bottom of this blog post.
You may check out Irish American Mom’s complete terms and conditions for sweepstakes’ entries here.
A big thank you to all who support this giveaway and share it with family and friends.
And many thanks to Erin for so generously sponsoring this prize, and sharing her story with us today.
Plus if you like Erin’s jewelry she runs a quarterly giveaway on her own website for a $100 gift card for her jewelry store. You can enter that little giveaway too by visiting her competition page.
Best of luck to all who support this little giveaway.
Winner Chosen
Our winners have been randomly chosen using the Pick Giveaway Winner Plug-in for WordPress.
And the lucky reader is ….
Jennifer Morin
I’ll send an email to arrange mailing of her prize. A big thank you to everyone for entering this giveaway by leaving comments. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every comment.
Thank you all for supporting our Irish American community.
Stay tuned for more stories and giveaways over the coming weeks and months. Here's a quick look at some other jewelry by Erin.
If you like Irish jewelry then you may wish to check out these other Irish jewelry makers and giftshops.
Thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Mairéad -Irish American Mom
Pronunciation - slawn ah-gus ban-ock-th
Mairéad - rhymes with parade
Dianna
Beautiful jewelry! I would love to win!
Irish American Mom
Hi Dianna - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Billie
I loved reading the story of Erin and her jewelry company.
Irish American Mom
Hi Billie - So glad you like this prize. Good luck in our drawing.
All the best,
Mairéad
maureen
Slainte! Exquisite!
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - Thanks for stopping by and joining in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Amanda
Oh what a wonderful giveaway! The necklace is beautiful. My two favorite things, celtic knots and silver!
Irish American Mom
Hi Amanda - Great to hear you like this prize and would truly appreciate it.
All the best,
Mairéad
Katie Harmon
This is beautiful! I would love to win this!
Irish American Mom
Hi Katie - So glad you like this prize. Thanks for checking out Erin's inspirational story.
All the best,
Mairéad
Lury
The jewelry is gorgeous! After visiting Ireland in 2009 for the first trip we can't get enough and have been back many times. We love the peat fires so much I order peat so every year winter so we can enjoy the feeling of having the island close to home. We are so looking forward to returning in the nest year.
Irish American Mom
Hi Lury - Lovely to hear you're planning a return trip to Ireland. Turf fires are so wonderful and are nostalgic symbols of Ireland. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Patty
The Sister Knot Eternal Heart Pendant is so beautiful . When I saw it I immediately thought of the love I have for my three sisters and the close bond we have . The trinity knot and heart in one one necklace makes the perfect gift ! ☘️
Irish American Mom
Hi Patty - This necklace is a lovely symbol of the deep bonds sisters share. It truly is a perfect gift. Thanks for stopping by to check out this little giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
JEP
Lovely jewelry! I had never heard of the Ogham inscriptions--fascinating!
Irish American Mom
Hi there - Ogham is intriguing and it's lovely to see its revival through jewelry inscriptions. Thanks for supporting our little giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jean Nuttall
I enjoy reading this blog so much. I love all things Irish and have wanted to visit Ireland all of my adult life. Unfortunately, at the age of 72, I doubt that this will ever happen. This necklace is beautiful.
Thank you for sharing.
Irish American Mom
Hi Jean - Lovely to hear you feel such a deep connection to Ireland and thank you for your kind words about my blog. Since you may not be able to travel to see Ireland in person, I'm delighted that my recipes and ramblings can bring a little bit of Ireland to you. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Joanne Wilson
Good morning everyone. I am from Canada and both my parents immigrated here from limerick and Tipperary in 1958. At that time there was no work in Ireland and many many had to leave for work. I have family in Ireland and have been over a few times. I love this blog and absolutely love Erin’s jewelry. The answer to the question is A. I didn’t know about the stones and will ask my mom about them. Thank you 😊
Irish American Mom
Hi Joanne - Many of my aunts and uncles left Ireland for America in the 1950's too. It was a time of great poverty. Out of my father's family of thirteen children, only three remained in Ireland.
Thanks for sharing your family story and connections to Ireland. Many thanks also for following my ramblings and joining in our discussions about all things Irish and Irish American. I really appreciate your support.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Kellie Rogers
I checked out Erin's website and her jewelry creations are lovely! I'm intrigued by the Ogham Stone pieces in particular. Love your blog and learning more about my Irish heritage.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kellie - Thanks for reading this week's installments and for your kind words about my blog. I'm so glad you appreciate the bits and pieces about Ireland and Irish history that I share. Ogham stones and inscriptions truly are intriguing and an amazing link to our ancient past. It's lovely to see these inscriptions inspiring artists in Ireland and around the world.
All the best,
Mairéad
Brenda Mitchell
Your story & photos of Ireland are so wonderful. I’ve always wanted to travel there. Thank you.
Irish American Mom
Hi Brenda - I hope you make it to Ireland someday soon. Thanks for supporting our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Debra
I found you through a recipe online. I, too, love Ireland and we've gone back many times. I love your blog and please don't run out of recipes. I've got a group of friends that always asking "What's next"? Erin's jewelry is beautiful. Imagine! A little bit of heaven around your neck.
Irish American Mom
Hi Debra - Welcome to our little Irish corner of the internet. So glad you found us through one of my recipes, and it's great to hear you've visited Ireland many times. Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings and sharing some Irish food with your friends. I have lots more recipes in the pipeline.
All the best,
Mairéad
Trixie Jones
Hello from America! California, to be exact. My great- grandfather came here from County Cork in the early 1800's, surname O'Donovan. My mother always wanted to visit there but never got the chance (married to a serviceman and ultimately raising 9 children kept her busy!). Someday maybe I'll have the chance to visit; in the meantime, I learn about my heritage through people like you.
Irish American Mom
Hi Trixie - There are many O'Donovans in Cork especially West Cork where my family is from. I hope you get the chance to visit someday and retrace the footsteps of your Irish ancestory. Thanks so much for reading my recipes and ramblings and celebrating your Irish heritage in this little corner of the internet.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jaima Dwyer
I would love to sit by a peat fire. Your jewelry is beautiful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Jaima - There is something magical about a turf fire in Ireland. I hope you get to experience it someday.
All the best,
Mairéad
Pat
I would love to win this and give to my sister
Irish American Mom
Hi Pat - So glad you like this prize and have someone in mind who would appreciate it.
All the best,
Mairéad
Bernadette
Glad Erin is on the mend and recovering. Inspiring story. I love the smell of turf! Celtic knots are my favorite design. All of the jewelry is lovely!
Irish American Mom
Hi Bernadette - So glad you like this week's guest post and jewelry prize. Celtic knots are wonderful symbols of our heritage. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Kathy Madden
A. True
Such a beautiful trinity knot necklace. I haven’t one of them yet. Erin’s testimony was very inspirational.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathy - Thank you for taking the time to support our giveaways. May the luck of the Irish be with you.
All the best,
Mairéad
Joan
The jewelry is lovely and I would love to win it.
Joan
Irish American Mom
Hi Joan - I love how meaningful this piece is for anyone with Irish heritage.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marion
Hi Mairead;
Erin's jewelry is lovely. I would love to win the necklace.
Marion
Irish American Mom
Hi Marion -
Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Kathleen Giles
lovely piece, I would love this. the jewelry I got on my honeymoon in Ireland was stolen, this would be appreciated.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathleen - So sorry to hear your precious jewelry was stolen. That just makes my heart sad. Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings and for checking out this week's giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marilyn
Mairead Thank You for the chance to win this beautiful piece of jewelry.
Marilyn
Irish American Mom
Hi Marilyn - Thank you for choosing to celebrate your Irish heritage by following my recipes and ramblings. I really appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Charlene Cason
What a beautiful story. Thanks so much for sharing. I love the ogham stone jewelry the best, I think, but I'd sure be happy to win the necklace! I'll check out Erin's website.
Irish American Mom
Hi Charlene - The Ogham jewlery is so beautiful and so culturally significant. I love it too. Thank you for following my recipes and ramblings.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Marie Nilles
Lovely jewelry, anything Irish makes my day
Irish American Mom
Hi Marie - I love how meaningful this piece is for anyone with Irish heritage, so this necklace would be perfect for you.
All the best,
Mairéad
Patti Hill
Lovely jewelry! I can tell there is music and a love of Ireland in the design work.
Irish American Mom
Hi Patti - Erin's inspirations, talent and design skills sure do shine through her jewelry.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jennifer Morin
Loved reading ask of this. My gramma on my mother's side is half Irish and half English but i know almost nothing about all that... You do such beautiful work!!! I love that necklace you chose as the giveaway item, but i wonder do you have a silver harp? I saw one made once and it was amazing!!! Someday i would like to have a claddagh ring again...i had to sell mine with the rest of my jewelry to help pay my mother's bills. Oh well.
Irish American Mom
Hi Jennifer - So sorry to hear you had to part with your Irish jewelry, but family is always more important than things. Good to know it helped you take care of your mother. Thanks for stopping by and checking out this giveaway. I run them from time to time on my blog, so who knows you may be lucky someday and can restart your Irish jewelry collection with a win. Thanks for reading my ramblings,
All the best,
Mairéad
Karen
Beautiful story and beautiful jewelry! Thanks for holding the giveaway!
Irish American Mom
Hi Karen - Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Wanda Stone
Lovely necklace!
Irish American Mom
Hi Wanda - Thanks for stopping by to check out this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Cat McCormick
Such lovely pieces from a beautiful and strong woman!
Irish American Mom
Hi Cat - Thanks for taking the time to support this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
JUDITH L JAMISON
What a lovely necklace, beautifully crafted. It would be so nice to win it. I had a beautiful, gold claddagh ring w/a good quality synthetic emerald heart. It seemed lost for about 10 years. I could not find it anywhere & gave up hope of ever finding it. I wanted to wear it on my post retirement, short & only trip to Ireland but again, couldn't find it. Then about 8 mo. ago I opened a tiny drawer on a decorative box and THERE IT WAS! Wow. I had it resized a bit bigger. I am so happy to have found it.
Irish American Mom
Hi Judith - Lovely to hear you found your Claddagh, and were able to get it resized. Thanks for joining in our little giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Pamela Pugh
My mother's side is from Ireland, I would love to visit one day. Everything about the country has always intrigued me. I loved Erin's story and her jewelry is amazing I will have to check out her line.
Thank you for sharing.
Irish American Mom
Hi Pamela - I hope you get to visit Ireland someday soon. Thanks for reading Erin's story.
All the best,
Mairéad
Sheila Kearney
Thank you so much Mairead for introducing us to such great Irish artisans and for offering these giveaways! I checked out her website and started following her on Instagram and Facebook. Her jewelry is beautiful! I have 1 sister. We were fortunate enough to visit Ireland in 2015 and we have talked of getting matching Irish Sister Knot tattoos. I would love to win this necklace to give to her.
Thanks so much for all you do!
Sheila
Irish American Mom
Hi Sheila - Lovely to hear you got to enjoy Ireland with your sister. Two of these necklaces would be perfect to match your new tattoos. Thanks for stopping by and for following Erin's pages and work.
All the best,
Mairéad
Terri
I loved reading your story Erin. Your creations are beautiful! If I win I'll give it to my little sister. As only two girls of eight kids we are especially close sisters!
Irish American Mom
Hi Terri - With six brothers I can only imagine how close you are to your only sister. This necklace would be perfect for you both. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Ginger
The necklace is a beautifully different Celtic knot. Very pretty! Thank you for sharing Erin’s story.
Irish American Mom
Hi Ginger - This design truly is eye catching - so glad you like it.
All the best,
Mairéad
Xtyne Christyne
Thank you for your dedication to this site and making it rich with inspiration from our motherland! I went to Cork, Ireland to have my baby on Irish soil - something I felt a calling to do and I instantly felt "home" when I arrived. It was only from my visit that a family-grapevine story shed light on my origins in Cork of all counties!?! The symbols, the peat, the insight that Erin is Éireann rings a pretty little bell in my heart. Missing Ireland...I'm wide-eyed again me dears!
Irish American Mom
Hi Xtyne Christyne - Lovely to hear you felt so at home in Ireland and that you gave birth to your baby in Cork. How amazing to find out during your visit that you actually have family connections to Cork. I understand how you feel so at home there. It too is the land of my ancestors and I feel that Cork is my spiritual home. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Cheryl Barker
What a beautiful necklace! I love the idea of a Sister Knot!
Irish American Mom
Hi Cheryl - Thanks for stopping by to support this little giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Rebecca S
I've loved both trips I've taken to Ireland. First time I was traveling alone around Europe for a month right after a college term in Greece. The second time I was with my parents, husband, sister, and BIL three years ago. Dad wanted to take us all to travel to his main ancestral land. It was beautiful. I would love to go back.
Irish American Mom
Hi Rebecca - I hope you get to visit Ireland again. It's a country that will call you back again and again, no matter how many times you visit.
All the best,
Mairéad
Kithy
I always look forward to these posts and to learn more about the part of my heritage I feel so strongly drawn to. Love learning about the peat fires and Ogham Stones. Beautiful jewelry. I love the symbolism behind the Sister Knot Eternal Heart Necklace and would love to win it.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kithy - Lovely to hear you find my ramblings informative and that they help you feel connected to your Irish heritage. Thank you for checking out this lovely prize and Erin's jewelry designs.
All the best,
Mairéad
Merryellen Towey Schulz
I LOVE this post. I think this jeweler and I are soul sisters! I love the symbols at Newgrange and have given Oham plaques as gifts. I hope the woman who had to sell her jewelry wins this necklace.
Irish American Mom
Hi Merryellen - Can you believe it? The lady who sold her jewelry to support her mom actually won. Her name popped right out when I used the randomizer to pick the winner. She was destined to restart her Irish jewelry collection. Many thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad