Little metalwork survives from the early period of the 5th-9th centuries in Wales. However, archaeological sites at Dinas Powys have revealed various artifacts such as penannular brooches and other pieces of jewellery. Similar brooches have been discovered a site at Penycorddyn-mawr, Denbighshire, dating to the 8th century. This Brooch, a stylized version of those aforementioned antiquities, was carved by Boulder, Colorado artist Jerry Gehringer. Cast in sterling silver, it will surely become an heirloom piece.