Celtic Jewelry
Treasures of the Ages
Celtic jewelry is a breath taking treasure, which has been forged within the romantic mists of time; where its mythological history and timeless tales of legend, love loyalty and friendship further enrich its natural beauty.
Celtic jewelry provides us with a shimmering fusion of Celtic designs and symbols brought together by a passion for artistic creativity and skills of old.
For thousands of years the Celtic culture has intermingled with its neighbours and the art and culture of the Persians the Turkish, Greek and the Roman Empire to name a few. These peoples have interwoven the traditional Celtic swirl and spiral patterns into their own designs and added their mystical properties and flowing movements to their own jewelry and architecture.
Check out the latest article on Jewelry Boxes.
It's now possible for us to enjoy the art of Courtney Davis in the full glory of Celtic Jewelry
"The art of Courtney Davis is an expression of the ancient symbols, myths and legends of the Celtic culture and he creates his images through the inspiration of the Celtic Spirit. The mastery of his art has been achieved through 20 years of dedication as a self-taught artist. His paintings are in gouache and ink, many of which may be found in over 36 books that feature his artworks. His vibrant treatment of colour, intricacy of design, and true composition interpret the ancient culture in a contemporary style that is extraordinary. To view his art is to enter into a realm of fascination". ArtiCulture. Celtic Jewelry
The Claddagh
I start here because, to me this is a Celtic jewelry design that is linked with my Irish heritage and like that heritage, it is rich in both beauty and meaning. The story behind this ring is an inspirational tale of romance and legend that has inspired designers throughout the world, to produce rings and jewelry in every form. Link to story coming soon
Celtic Man Jewelry
The joy of Celtic jewelry is its range that is perfect for all genders however; it is fair to say that finding jewelry for a man can be quite difficult, especially on the web. In my mind the reason for this is that generally man jewelry is pretty boring.
Not however with Celtic jewelry, a man can wear the magical designs and he also has a story to tell about it to his friends. What better gift can you give a man than that of a story to tell of warrior bloodlines and ancient history and a piece of jewelry that is a part of these historic times. I will shortly bring a section on man jewelry and link from here.
.........Full Article on man jewelry
Celtic jewelry has enjoyed a massive resurgence around the globe and anybody who is knowledgeable in style, knows that jewelry is no longer just about design its about wearing a piece of culture, a work of art that can be passed down through the generations as a reminder of who we are.
The most endearing part of the process of receiving, giving or simply wearing a piece of Celtic jewelry is the fact that, every single item has a story to tell, weather it be about love or enchantment or the fact it was the jewelry of one of the worlds bravest warrior race.
The Torc.
Do we know why warriors wore the golden torc around their neck?
Some would say it was given as a gift of protection, others say it is a symbol of leadership responsibilities or strength and power. archaeology suggests that elite females that enjoyed high status were given torc. The torc seems to have been adopted by the Celts from Persia.
Celtic Cross JewelryThe Celtic cross has its own legend, on his arrival in Ireland, Saint Patrick is said to have drawn a Celtic circle over the Latin cross and thus unified the Celts and the Christian religions to form Celtic Christianity.
The catholic belief is that the circle represents the angelic halo of Christ. The explanation is a subject that is important to the holder if you believe it to be the four winds of wonder or the heart the mind body and sole, then that’s what it means, either way it looks stunning as gold jewelry silver jewelry, platinum jewelry or titanium jewelry.
Celtic knot JewelryCeltic knots have a myriad of intricate patterns added to Rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, brooches and many other styles of jewelry and to that end have many interpretations as to their meaning. Many of the ancient designs have had some sort of mythical significance (see my Celtic symbols page).
Some say that the interwoven strands in knots were a way to keep out evil spirits. Also that the looping Celtic knot design shows eternal love and a never-ending life bond between partners family and friends. It seems to be the case that the shape of the design determines its meaning, Perhaps their mystery and appeal is, the ability to adapt their meaning to suit your mood. The added meaning of certain gemstones such as Diamonds Emeralds and various Birthstones will also add meaning to your jewelry.
Celtic Animal JewelryCeltic jewelry is full of representations of animals such as:
* The Dog for its loyalty
* The Cat is known for its wisdom
* The Tiger for its Power and skill
* The Boar for strength and
* The Dragon and Serpent
* Birds of many varieties are found and revered in Celtic art as is the Fish.
Animals represent varying meanings that I will provide separate links for shortly.
Visit again soon as I hope to add a lot to this new section
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