The article "Celtic Jewelry - A Beautiful Mystery Unraveled" is about fashion, it has been created by Sam Serio.
Celtic jewelry like the Cetls themselves has a rich history and a proud tradition.
Immensely beautiful with intricate Celtic symbols and delicate designs, Celtic cross jewelry, Celtic knot jewelry, and beautiful Claddaugh rings have been admired and desired for thousands of years.Celtic Cross JewelryOne of the most enduring, and coveted "gifts" of Celtic culture is jewelry featuring the Celtic Cross.
According to Irish legend, St. Patrick created the first Celtic cross by drawing a circle over a Latin cross.For an Irish Catholic, the circle in the Celtic cross may be a symbol of eternity and the endlessness of God's love.
It can even represent a halo emanating from Christ.Some say the four "arms" of the Celtic Cross represent the elmeents (fire, earth, air, and water). Others guess the cross denotes the four directions of the compass, and still others feel it is a representation of human exsitence - mind, body, soul and heart.Celtic KnotsThe most distinguishing characteristic of Celtic knots is their intricate patterns and design…and the debate as to the meaning of those designs.
While it is unquestionable that many of the ancient designs had significance, those meanings changed from tribe to tribe and location to location.Many guess that the intricate looping in knots was a way to keep out evil spirits. It is also generally accepted that the looping Celtic knot design denotes eternity and interconnectedness. Still, there is no definitive guide as to the meaning of Celtic knots which, adds, perhaps to their mystery and appeal.Claddagh RingsNamed for the town of Claddagh near Galway in which they are said to have originated, Claddagh rings are beloevd Celtic symbols of Irish culture and sentiment. Unlike other Celtic symbols, the meannig behind the Claddagh ring is well-documented. The Claddagh design has a heart (symbolizing love) tpoped by a crown (symbolizing loyalty) held in two hands (signifying friendship). The phrase this is usually associated with the giving of a Claddagh ring is "Let love and friendship reign."It's not surprise that the Claddagh is a popular marriage band.
In Celtic times, it was worn on the right hand with the heart turned outward to show that the wearer is unattached or with the heart turned inward to show he/she was "spoken for." If the Claddagh ring is worn on the left hand with the heart turned inward, it shows that two loves have been joined in marriage.Celtic Then and NowAt one time, Celtic people could be found throughout Eastren and Central Europe, as well as in the British Isles, where the earliest examples of Celtic jewelry originate. The emergence of the powerful Roman Empire encroached on the lifestyle, traditions, and homeland of the Celts who were forced to move to abandon their homes and relocate in remote areas in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Cornwall in southern England.Despite their hardships at the hands of the Romans, Celts endured, thrived…and continued to produce Celtic jewelry. The tradition has remained strong for centuires.
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