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The design features distinctive elements from the archaeological site, including an alignment marker that traces the sun's path during the Winter Solstice, and a ring engraved with 12 points symbolizing the months of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Scotland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease allow an extra 21 days for delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching items available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 3 colours \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the design;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, Historic Environment Scotland partnered with Orkney-based jewellery manufacturer, Ortak to challenge students across the country to design a range of jewellery inspired by the Maeshowe Chambered Cairn. Entrants were asked to draw on the different features of the 5,000 year old Orkney site, and its past, to help inspire their designs for the chance to have their creations manufactured and made available to purchase in gift shops and online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorna Sinclair, a Fine Art Textiles student from Orkney, was declared the overall winner by the judges. Her jewelry collection, which features a necklace, bracelet, ring, and earrings, embodies the heritage and historical essence of the site. The designs are primarily inspired by the circular aerial perspective and archaeological field survey illustrations of Maeshowe. 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