About This Piece

A spectacular cross stands proudly in County Louth, measuring an imposing 19 feet or 5.8 m in height amongst the ruined monastic site of Monasterboice. Made in between 900 and 920 CE, this high stone cross is believed to be the most impressive surviving example of early medieval Irish stonework. Every surface of the sandstone bears intricate carving, including Illustrated panels depicting iconic stories from the Bible. Some say it is Ireland's greatest contribution to European sculpture and is under consideration to become an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The cross gets its name from an inscription at its base "ÓR DO MUIREDACH LAS NDERNAD IN CHROS", which translates from Gaelic as "a prayer for Muiredach who had this cross made".

From Sandstone to Silver

Just like the cross it is modeled on, our sterling silver Muiredach cross is imposing, measuring 2 inches high including the bale. Inspired by the skilled work if the stonemasons of the original cross, our silversmiths have recreated the intricate illustrations with minute detail, all expertly finished. The skill and workmanship are extraordinary.

This solid and weighty cross will last a lifetime and can be passed on as an heirloom. Hallmarked in the assay office at Dublin castle, you can rest assured the fine quality of the sterling silver. Like the original stone cross it is inspired by, this reversible cross has been built to last.

An ideal cross for fans of Irish culture and history, those with strong faith, or connection to our lovely island.

Make it yours

Your cross includes an 18" sterling silver cable chain (not pictured). If you prefer something longer or chunkier choose from our handpicked selection of sterling silver chains that pair perfectly with this cross. We recommend a luxury rolo chain (pictured).

Love the design but prefer the rich warm tone of yellow gold? Check out our Muiredach Cross in 10K and 14K yellow gold. Like the cool tone but prefer gold? Our Muiredach Cross in 10K and 14K white gold is for you.

Product Specifications

Jewellery Code

10187

Metal

Sterling Silver

Necklace Dimensions
Width	20.0 mm
Height	45.0 mm

Style

Engraving

This piece is not suitable for engraving

Stamp

Irish Assay Office

Luxury Box

Included

Oct 22nd, 2025

Paul Robie | S DEERFIELD, Massachusetts, United States

Love having this cross. It's beautiful, just what I was looking for. And the service provided by My Irish Jeweler was outstanding. The necklace arrived a week earlier than the initial expected delivery date. Thank you so much!

Oct 4th, 2025

Josy Guedj | Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

This cross is a marvelous piece of art. The details are finely carved / etched and the whole clearly demonstrate a fine craftmanship. You, people, surely made a young lady very happy! The idea to offer, at fair cost, an upgrade of the chain is quite welcomed indeed. Even the box housing the cross was elegant and displayed pure chic! Your pricing is honest and your customer service outstanding. I ordered on your online site and two days later the package was home (Canada). Well done Dublin! That's one of a thousand reasons why I just love that city and the Dubliners themselves! Thank you for everything... I'LL BE BACK!!!

Sept 23rd, 2025

David Clare | Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States

Much smaller and thinner than I expected. The chain was very flimsy.

Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback. I'm sorry to hear that the cross didn't meet your expectations. We do our best to photograph all items as accurately as possible in-house, but we understand that shopping online can be tricky. We also curate a range of thicker and heavier chains to complement each pendant. Some of our customers choose to wear their pendants on chains they already own, so we include a standard weight trace chain as a starting point. If you wish to return the necklace, we will gladly bring it back to Dublin and issue a full refund to you. Our wish is that you enjoy anything you purchase from us, for many years to come, but if it's not to your taste, then we will make it as easy as we can for the piece to be returned. Best wishes from Dublin.Vicky, My Irish Jeweler

Jun 10th, 2025

Wendy Johnson | Exeter, New Hampshire, United States

Absolutely Beautiful. My husband Loved it!

Jul 23rd, 2023

Janet Jones | Louisville, Mississippi, United States

Arrived as scheduled. It’s beautiful