McDonnell family crest on a dark gray background, featuring a quartered shield with red, blue, and gold designs.
McDonnell family crest on a dark gray background, featuring a quartered shield with red, blue, and gold designs.

McDonnell Family Crest

  • The McDonnell family, steeped in Irish history, stands firm in their legacy—guardians of heritage, honor, and kin.

  • McDonnell family crest displaying a four-quadrant shield with symbols like a lion and ship.

  • The Irish surname McDonnell, also found in Scotland,  is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Domhnaill meaning “son of Domhnall.” The name is originally chiefly associated with Ulster and specifically Donegal, where the main clan were located, with two further septs in West Clare and Galway, all trace their descent from the same ancestral chief “Domhnall,” meaning “world ruler.” The predominence of the clan dates from the 13th century, and at one point they held over thirteen thousand acres of land in the district of Kilmacrenan, Co Donegal, and were measured amongst the leading land owners in the county.   

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Understanding the Crest Template

Designing a custom family crest jewelry piece means creating something more than just a statement; it's a lasting heirloom. Knowing how this design process works ensures you’re part of crafting a unique piece of jewelry. Each commission begins with a template that frames your family crest. This template is specific to the product you choose.

Your family crest is then seamlessly integrated into the chosen template, creating a truly unique piece that reflects generations of tradition. This design process helps create a timeless piece of jewelry that will become a cherished heirloom for future generations

Duke Template

Duke Template

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McDonnell Crest

McDonnell Crest

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Duke Ring with McDonnell Crest and Name

Duke Ring with McDonnell Crest and Name

The template enhances your family crest design and creates a beautiful piece of jewelry. Your crest stays at the heart of the design, while the template adds elegance and detail, ensuring a perfect balance of tradition and style.

McDonnell Crest on Emperor Ring with Custom Motto

McDonnell Crest on Emperor Ring with Custom Motto

McDonnell Crest on Viscount Pendant with Custom Motto

McDonnell Crest on Viscount Pendant with Custom Motto

McDonnell Crest on Emperor Ring

McDonnell Crest on Emperor Ring

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A craftsman engraving intricate details on a silver signet ring.
A craftsman engraving intricate details on a silver signet ring.

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