Rococo: Distinctive and ornate style of 18^th century French art and design, derived as a combination of rocaille (stone garden), and barocco (Italian Baroque). Often comprising of shell-shaped flourishes and embellishments, it was used to decorate both furniture and architecture, and is seen as a hugely influential in the expansion of European art.

Ring Cross: The symbol of a cross contained within a circle, also known as the Celtic Cross. The earliest versions of this symbol have been found in Ireland, and widely held myths state that it was introduced by either Saint Patrick or Saint Declan during his conversion of the Pagan Irish. Saint Patrick combined the symbol of Christianity with the Sun Cross (Odin’s Cross), therefore imbuing its meaning with energy, power and life.

Mjollnir: Mythological hammer belonging to the Norse god of thunder, Thor. In Swedish, its name literally means ‘crusher’, and was capable of destroying mountains or felling giants with a single strike. Functions as a boomerang and returns to the hand of the one who throws it. When worn as an amulet, it is seen as a potent symbol of protection.

Mircalla: From the famous novel ‘Carmilla’ by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Countess Mircalla Karnstein was the ancestor of Laura, and became the vampiress Carmilla upon her death. Often assuming the form of a large cat, she takes young girls as her prey and leaves her mark by biting them on the chest.