Hi Micheal - the general convention seems to be that a larger space is left between individual words. Hope this helps. If you would like to send us an email we would be happy to send you visual of what "Accept and Adjust" would look like in Ogham.
How to Write “Love” and Other Phrases in Ogham
Written by Ciaran Vipond on Oct 17, 2023 | 2 Comments
Ogham is the first alphabet of ancient Ireland, and it is well over 1000 years old. Known to some as the Celtic “tree” alphabet" as many of the characters are named for native Irish trees, and it is read vertically from bottom to top "up the tree." It is truly unique and Irish, with a central line or "stem" with markings across this line, "twigs" denoting letters. Ancient stone markers can be seen around Ireland to this day with Ogham messages giving us glimpses into the distant past.
An Ogham stone in a Co. Kerry graveyard on the Dingle Peninsula.
Photo Credit: Keith Ewing CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED
Although originally carved in stone, this striking and graphic alphabet is perfect for use in Irish and Celtic jewelry. It has wonderful history and meaning and is unique to Ireland. The bold marks look clean and crisp engraved in precious metal. Many people also enjoy wearing an engraving with a "secret" message just for them. So it is hardly surprising then that our Ogham range is one of our bestsellers, especially for those looking for a truly unique and personal piece from Ireland that they can treasure for a lifetime.
Our tips for choosing your Ogham engraving
Our expert craftspeople can produce the most intricate engravings and are well versed in Ogham transliteration, converting letters from the latin alphabet we use for english to the corresponding letters in Ogham. This isn't as straightforward as you might expect! The Ogham alphabet was made for ancient Irish so the letters J, K, V, W, X, and Y were not accounted for as they didn't exist. But not to worry if your name includes one of these letters. We are well versed in picking a suitable letter in Ogham to create the phonetic sound that works. But there are a few things that will help with choosing an Ogham engraving.
1) Stick to letters
There are no corresponding characters for numbers. So if you have your heart set on a date you will need to stick to numerals rather than ogham.
2) Go short
Some Ogham characters like "i" or "n" or "r" are made with five separate markings. This can quickly add up and a word in english can be considerably longer written in Ogham. So this is an alphabet for keeping things short and sweet! We suggest no long missives and find that names and single words also produce a more striking and attractive result.
3) Get help
Transliteration can be tricky. We are here to help you get it right. Want to see your name or the name of a loved one in Ogham. Thinking of a word you would like to have engraved in Ogham but are not sure how it will look? We can help. Just send us an email or give us a call.
Popular words for Ogham pieces
Below are a few examples of words that previous customers have had engraved to great effect for their piece of Ogham jewelry. They can also work very well as an engraving on one of our other designs including the Claddagh, Celtic Warrior, and Mo Anam Cara, which of course means “My Soulmate” in gaelic.
"Love"
"Loyalty"
"Friendship"
"Strength"
"Faith"
Inspired by Ogham?
Want to learn more about Ogham. You can find out all about Ogham including how to pronounce it here. And if you would like to have your own piece of Ogham jewelry made or add an Ogham engraving to a piece but need help of course please do get in touch. We would be delighted to help. We are big fans of Ogham, the word HOME even features in our logo. And we are not the only ones. Check out what a few of our past customers had to say about their Ogham jewelry:
Customer Reviews
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Lee Garig-Meyer | Gresham, Oregon, United States
This was the best buying experience I've ever had. Every step of the way I got extrmely helpful and friendly help with my order. No question was went unanswered, all options were considered, and if there was a problem or issue with an order, it got fixed right away. Even if I had to call to Ireland, I could get the help I needed. The best part about it is the friendliness of everyone I dealt with. For me, this was a special item which will hold a lot of significant sentiment. It was something that I cannot do for myself, and I had to consider long and hard about making the purchase. But the ring was the right ting for the right reason, and I cannot be happier with it. So thank you to My Irish Jeweler for your caring and help. You have a great catalog, too, and beautiful jewelry.
Item Reviewed: Personalized Ogham Celtic Warrior Ring
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Lynne Baker | Topeka, Kansas, United States
The bracelet was beautiful and it arrived much quicker than I expected.
Item Reviewed: Customized Ogham Name Bracelet For Men
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Lisa Allocca | Marlborough, Connecticut, United States
The ring is stellar! My FH is from Ireland... I let him open the box and try it on to see the fit. Perfect! (Silver and gold) More importantly, the ring is a gorgeous testament to his heritage. He has called me his soulmate from the day we met, now the ring solidifies the sentiment in the most meaningful of ways. Thank you!
Item Reviewed: Ogham Mo Anam Cara Ring
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Ciaran Vipond
My Irish Jeweler
Born in Co. Antrim and reared in Dublin, I was fascinated with Gaelic culture from an early age. I suppose it's not surprising given my mother inherited a grá for the Irish language from my grandfather, an Irish school headmaster. And that grá continues! My brother and sister are now Gaelic teachers here in Ireland, my niece is an award winning Irish dancer, and I proudly work to share Irish culture through our Irish and Celtic Jewelry at My Irish Jeweler!
I love researching and reading about the history of Irish design. It's at the core of what we do here at My Irish Jeweler. I find much of it so interesting that I have to share what I find. I hope you enjoy it!
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Ask Gemma
Ciaran,
I am looking to get the phrase “Accept and Adjust” done but can not seem to find anything online regarding spaces between words. Is anything done to represent the spaces between words?