The Salmon of Knowledge is an ancient Irish legend about a magical salmon that gained all the wisdom of the world by eating nine hazelnuts that fell into the Well of Wisdom. The poet Finegas spent years trying to catch it, believing whoever tasted it would receive its knowledge. When young Fionn mac Cumhaill finally caught the salmon, he accidentally burned his thumb while cooking it and instinctively put it in his mouth, gaining extraordinary wisdom and insight. From then on, whenever Fionn sucked his thumb, he could access the knowledge of the world.

This one is a kind piece is carved from sterling silver. The salmon leaps out of the water trailing a droplet of blue moonstone, accented with green tourmaline beads representing the acorns, and a halo of gold symbolising all the knowledge of the world.

Strung on a thick 18 inch silver snake chain.