Celtic Jewelry
Probably the most beautiful thing about Celtic jewelry is not only its design but also its meaning and historic value.
An Irish Claddagh ring has two hands which represents friendship. The two hands on the ring present a heart which represents the love and on the heart is a crowning which represents loyalty.
The Claddagh ring has a special meaning of “Let Love and Friendship Reign” which is a power statement between two friends, partners or even husband and wife. The Claddagh has been a popular piece of Celtic jewelry for couples in Ireland to show each others appreciation of love and over the years Claddagh jewelry has become more popular around the world because of this special meaning of love and friendship.
Another popular piece of Celtic jewelry is the Celtic cross that has a design that is not uncommon in Ireland. The Celtic cross is a holy symbol that has been presented in Ireland since the introduction of Christianity into Ireland by St Patrick. The design of the Celtic cross can be made up of different patterns of the Celtic knot which can be seen all around Ireland and it is said that an Emerald Celtic cross piece of Jewelry is representing someone’s Irish blood.
Brooches, such as the Tara Brooch is a fine piece of Irish jewelry that dates back hundreds of years. Although the Irish or Celtic brooch was worn by men and women years back it is more commonly today seen worn by females, unless the man is dressed in traditional Celtic Clan Kilts and scarf’s which may have the Tara brooch attached as decoration.
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