The New Riley Family Crest

 
Original drawing created with Adobe Illustrator depicting a Gaelic knot pattern encircling an ancient Yin Yang symbol which is parted to display hands holding a crowned heart, similar to the Irish Claddagh ring.

The writing on the pictured scroll reads:

The New Riley Family Crest

The name Riley is a derivative of the traditional O’Reilly from County Cavan in Ireland.  The Celtic spelling is O’Rajhallach, meaning descendant of Rajhallach, an Irish hero who was the King of Connacht, a western province of Ireland in the seventh century C.E.

The design of this symbol is based on my Irish heritage and affinity for Eastern spirituality.

The circular image represents traditional Irish knots in an everlasting, circular pattern.

The solid black and white shapes compose a Yin Yang symbol that is parted to make way for the hands presenting a heart in friendship and love.

The hands, heart and crown are patterned after the Irish Claddaugh ring, which legend holds was presented to the Mayor of the seaport town of Claddaugh by the King of Spain in appreciation of their friendship as trading partners.  It is also a ring that I wear every day.

Scott Riley