Celtic Jewelry

Over the past few years the popularity of Celtic jewelry has continued to soar. The rich cultural history behind traditional Celtic jewelry, beautiful intricate designs and Irish charm continue to charm more and more people. The following guide will help you understand the mythology and history behind different forms of Celtic Jewelry. Despite a beautiful culture and history Ancient Celtics very rarely kept any records and so it is impossible to attribute for certain the original and exact meaning of all Celtic Jewelry. The following ideas are accepted by many Celtics and scholars as the best educated guesses.

Spirals in Celtic Jewelry

The beautiful simplicity of Celtic spirals symbolise a spiritual connection between the eternal spirals of nature and mind. The Celts observed the tranquil revolutions of the stars, earth and moon, the gentle rhythms of waves, winds and seasons and used spiral art forms to symbolize the importance of achieving the same harmony and resonance within our own existence. Celts believed the Spirals helped to provide harmony and balance and therefore are suitable for those seeking Celtic jewelry symbolising this.

Celtic cross Jewelry

The Celtic cross is a symbol of the hope, resurrection and the eternal offering of love by god. The origins of the Celtic cross can be traced back to the spread of Christianity amongst the Celtics during the 6th Century. This ancient Celtic symbol offers a powerful emphasis of eternal hope and love.

Celtic Knots

The symbolism of intricate patterns and twists found in Celtic Jewelry is often debated because very few accurate or credible sources exist to substantiate any claim. Unfortunately many have attributed lofty meanings in an attempt to sell more Jewelry and in doing so help spread misinformation. Some scholars do however suggest that two interwoven knots symbolize an eternal bond between two people. More intricate patterns were most probably utilized purely for their beauty and decorative nature.

Celtic Claddagh ring

The Claddagh ring is an ancient symbol of friendship and love originating from the Irish fishing village of Claddagh. When the ring is given “Let Love and Friendship Reign” is traditionally spoken. The Claddagh ring is composed of two hands clasping a heart. When the heart is worn facing toward the body it symbolises a heart which taken. Worn facing away from the body it symbolizes a heart which is open to the possibility of new friendship and love.