Celtic crosses, wedding bands, Claddagh rings and other Celtic jewelry

Irish teddy Celtic crosses, wedding bands, bracelets, brooches, earrings, lockets, Claddagh rings and other Celtic jewelry are featured below. Celtic jewelry's very popular among people of Irish decent. To be honest, I didn't know much about it even though my family tree consists of quite a lot of Irish and Scotch relatives. You don't need to be of Irish, Scottish, or Welsh descent though to appreciate the beauty and meaning of this jewelry. It's made with meticulous craftsmanship, is of excellent quality and has a unique style. Most Celtic and Claddagh jewelry is made from white gold, yellow gold, two-tone gold and sterling silver. Celtic jewelry can be referred to as Irish jewelry, Scottish jewelry or Welsh jewelry.

14k white gold Claddagh hoop earrings - Jewel Basket
Are you planning a traditional Irish wedding, Scottish wedding or Welsh wedding? Many times Celtic wedding bands are chosen instead of more traditional wedding rings and often are Claddagh rings. They have a crown, two holding hands and a heart on the band. Most bridal Claddagh wedding rings have a stone inlaid and very detailed setting. The two hands symbolize two people coming together in holy matrimony. The heart is the foundation of their love and the crown symbolizes total perfection. Colloquial translations to the Irish word Claddagh are: Friendship (hands), Love (heart) and Loyalty (crown). The Claddagh design comes from the Aran Islands and Galway Area and often are given as a sign of friendship between friends as well as a symbol of love between lovers.

There are many Irish wedding traditions, Scottish wedding traditions and other Celtic wedding traditions you might want to incorporate into your wedding plans. Certainly Celtic wedding bands are one. We all know about the "Something old, Something new, Something borrowed, Something blue" Maybe your Mom, Nanna or a favorite Aunt might have a handkerchief made from Irish lace you might want to borrow. Another is an Irish coin for those of Irish decent, those of Scottish or Welsh decent would be an old British sixpence or penny and it would be worn in their shoe.

Caer 14k yellow gold Celtic knot wedding band ring - Apples of Gold
Celtic design jewelry has a variety of Celtic knot patterns. One of the more popular is the Celtic love knot. The knot symbolizes a meeting place where two people cross paths. In addition to the lovers knot, there's the eternity knot and trinity knot, otherwise known as the triquetra knot. A common symbolic meaning of knot jewelry is love. Some believe the intricate looping in Celtic knots was a way to keep out evil spirits. Also, the looping Celtic knot design can mean eternity and interconnectedness. There is no definitive guide to Celtic knot symbolism which only, adds to their mystery and appeal.

Jewelry has been made in Ireland for 4,000 years. Celtic jewelry traditionally is made in yellow or white gold and many styles are available. Celtic crosses and Claddagh rings are very popular. The best Celtic jewelry is traditionally handcrafted by a professional. Under Irish law dating back to 1637, in the reign of Charles I, all jewelry of precious metals must be assayed and stamped with the official hallmark - the traditional letter symbol for the year it was crafted, guaranteeing the purity of the gold, platinum or silver and the official insignia of the Irish Assay Office in Dublin Castle. Ireland is one of the few countries in the world that insists on every piece of jewelry being independently tested in this way.

Sterling silver Irish clover earrings - Jewel Basket
Celtic jewelry is available in many styles including: gold and silver Celtic bracelets, Claddagh bracelets, trinity knot bracelets, gold and silver trinity knot Celtic crosses, Claddagh crosses, gold and silver Celtic earrings, Claddagh earrings, Trinity knot earrings, Celtic family crest jewelry, gold and silver Celtic pendants, Claddagh pendants, Trinity knot pendants, gold and silver Celtic rings, Claddagh rings, Claddagh engagement rings, Celtic triskele jewelry, Claddagh wedding bands and other Celtic and Claddagh jewelry.

A little history about Celtic jewelry

There's quite a bit written about the history of Celtic jewelry online and many different opinions on their meanings. According to Irish legend, St. Patrick created the first Celtic cross by drawing a circle over a Latin cross. To some the circle of Celtic crosses may be a symbol of eternity and endlessness of God's love. Some say the four arms of it represent air, earth, fire and water. Others believe the meaning to be the four directions of the compass and others feel it means - body, heart, mind and soul. The Irish cross is an extremely popular piece of Celtic jewelry that's found in a wide range of styles.

14kt gold Celtic cross medal - Jewel Basket
The Celtic Cross is probably the best known symbol of Early Christianity in Ireland. The High Celtic Cross is a self contained monument, and some Crosses in Ireland, reach as high as 20 feet. They are typically made of sandstone, and their primary feature is a circle connecting the arms. The rings encircling the high cross could likely be a symbol of the cosmos, and at its center is the crucifixion of Christ.

A little history about Claddagh jewelry

The romantic story of the mystical and beautiful Claddagh ring began over 300 years ago in the ancient fishing village of Claddagh just outside the walls of the City of Galway on the west coast of Ireland. Legend has it if a Claddagh ring is worn on the right hand with design facing outward it means the person is single. If facing inward the person is in a relationship. If a Claddagh ring is worn on the left hand ring finger, facing outward the person is engaged. When on the left hand ring finger and facing inward the person would be married.

Several stories exist on origins of the Claddagh. Being a hopeless romantic, this is a favorite. Once upon a time there lived a Prince who fell in love with a common maid. To convince her father he only had the best of intentions, he designed a ring with a crown representing loyalty, hands friendship and heart his love for her. He proposed to the maid with this ring and after the father heard the explanation of the symbolism of the ring, he gave his blessing and of course they lived happily ever after.

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Celtic crosses

10k Celtic cross pendant - Jewel Basket

Sterling silver Celtic cross pendant including 18 inch necklace - Jewel Basket

Gold filled Celtic cross pendant including 24 inch necklace - Jewel Basket

Celtic wedding bands

Aidan 14k white gold Celtic wedding band ring - Apples of Gold	Aidan 14k two-tone gold Celtic wedding band ring - Apples of Gold	Aidan 14k yellow gold Celtic wedding band ring - Apples of Gold
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