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Celtic crosses, Celtic earrings, Celtic wedding bands, Claddagh crosses, Claddagh earrings, Claddagh rings, other white gold, yellow gold, two-tone gold and silver Celtic jewelry, white gold, yellow gold, two-tone gold and silver Claddagh jewelry

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. Celtic jewelry can be referred to as Irish jewelry, Scottish jewelry or Welsh jewelry.

Ladies white gold emerald Claddagh ring from Dream of Jewelry
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.



White Gold Celtic wedding band from Dream of Jewelry
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.


10k yellow gold Celtic knot earrings from Dream of Jewelry
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.

Sterling silver Cladagh cross from Dream of Jewelry
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.

Ladies yellow gold Claddagh heart locket from Dream of Jewelry
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.

14 Karat White Gold Celtic Cross 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.


Ladies White Gold Amethyst Claddagh Ring
There are several stories about the origins of the Claddagh. Being the hopeless romantic that I am, this one is my favorite. Once upon a time there lived a Prince who fell in love with a common maid. To convince her father that he only had the best of intentions, he designed a ring with a crown representing loyalty, hands representing friendship and the heart represented 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

Below is more of the Celtic jewelry and Claddagh jewelry selection at Dream of Jewelry

10k yellow gold Claddagh cross	14 Karat White Gold Inscribed Celtic Cross	14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Claddagh Cross	Small Sterling Silver Detailed Celtic Cross
Sterling silver Celtic Claddagh ring	Ladies yellow gold amethyst Claddagh ring	Ladies white gold ruby Claddagh ring	Gold Claddagh baby ring
Yellow Gold Detailed Celtic Wedding Band	White Gold Detailed Celtic Wedding Band	Designer Celtic Two-Tone Wedding Band	Designer Two-Tone Gold Thick Celtic Wedding Band
10k yellow gold Celtic knot pendant	Sterling silver four point Celtic knot pendant	10k yellow gold Celtic knot pendant	Genuine sterling silver Celtic pendant
Sterling Sslver four point Celtic knot earrings	10k yellow gold Celtic knot earrings	Genuine sterling silver Celtic knot earrings	Sterling silver Celtic crowned heart earrings
Genuine sterling silver Celtic knot earrings	10 Karat Yellow Gold Celtic Knot Pendant	Sterling silver Celtic trinity knot earrings	10k yellow gold Triskele Celtic tarrings
Yellow Gold Claddagh Bracelet	14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Claddagh Bracelet	White Gold Claddagh Bracelet

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