Celtic Engagement Rings

Celtic Ogham

Celtic Ogham

It is widely held that the Celtic peoples swept into ancient Ireland at the end of the 'bronze age', in the 5th century BC. With them, they brought iron, a superior understanding of metalwork and a culture that had been developing in western Europe for hundreds of years.

Over the centuries that follow we can trace the development of a separate celtic/Irish identity - from the intricately carved standing stones dotted across the Irish countryside, to world-renowned treasures such as the Ardagh Chalice and Brooch of Tara.

Celtic Warrior Ring

Irish ring designers have long been inspired by the celtic tradition, painstakingly recreating ancient celtic designs. An example of this is the beautiful celtic warrior ring, which carefully revisits the exquisite spiral and interlace patterns of the Ardagh Chalice. This large, silver cup was assembled from 354 individual pieces - a typically complex example of Irish metalwork in the 8th century AD.

Celtic knot rings

A major feature of Celtic art and literature is the ornamental use of 'celtic knots'. These decorative weaves can be found illuminating the Book of Kells. This unparalleled latin gospel was created by Celtic months in the 8th century AD and comprises 340 pages of richly decorated text.

You will find 100s of different celtic knots on the irish rings in today's jewelry stores. Two of the most famous examples are the celtic love knot and the trinity knot. Celtic love knot rings feature two intertwined, unending knots that represent the ties between two lovers. While the irish trinity knot has pre-Christian origins it is often worn to represent the holy trinity of father, son and holy spirit.

Irish rings featuring the celtic language

The celtic language, gaelic, is still widely spoken and understood in Ireland today. Phrases from this language have been incorporated into modern Irish ring designs. One lovely example is the 'Mo Anam Cara' ring. 'Mo Anam Cara' is directly translated as 'my soul friend' and was a very important concept to the Irish celts.

Another range of Irish rings remembers Ogham (pronounced 'oh-em') - a simple alphabet consisting of lines and dashes. Ogham inscriptions are to be found on standing stones across Ireland today. Most inscriptions consist of personal names and many Irish jewelers will inscribe a ring with the name or message of the customers choice.

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Ogham Inscription $78.07 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles There are roughly 400 known ogham inscriptions on stone monuments scattered around the Irish Sea, the bulk of them dating to the 5th and 6th centuries. Their language is predominantly Primitive Irish, but a few examples record fragments of the Pictish language. Ogham itself is an Early Medieval form of alphabet or cypher, sometimes known as the Celtic Tree Alphabet. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 104 Publication Date: 2010/07/08 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.24 inches

Silver Ogham Pendant and Chain $99.95 Handcrafted and shipped to you from Ireland! Derived from Oghma, the Celtic god of elocution, the linear script called Ogham was Ireland's first written language-a 22-symbol alphabet of 1-5 strokes cut into stone across a vertical stemline. Many Irish names made their first appearance in Ogham, and now so can yours. Engraved by hand in Ogham on your choice of sterling silver or 14K gold ingots (9 English characters, maximum). Sorry, express delivery is not available; please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. 1 1/4" long on 18" chain.

14K Gold Ogham Pendant and Chain $299.95 Handcrafted and shipped to you from Ireland! Derived from Oghma, the Celtic god of elocution, the linear script called Ogham was Ireland's first written language-a 22-symbol alphabet of 1-5 strokes cut into stone across a vertical stemline. Many Irish names made their first appearance in Ogham, and now so can yours. Engraved by hand in Ogham on your choice of sterling silver or 14K gold ingots (9 English characters, maximum). Sorry, express delivery is not available; please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. 1 1/4" long on 18" chain.

quot;The Ogham Shieldquot; Art Mug by CafePress $15 A Celtic warrior woman stops for a moment in the woods to asess her surroundings, she bears a spear, and a shield with the Ogham fews upon it. A perfect mug for your coffee or tea Art Mug The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Measures 3.75 tall, 3 diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

The Ogham alphabet Black T-Shirt Religion Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 celtic,gods,ogham,original,pagan,religion,Religion / Beliefs,unique Religion Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable.

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The Voice of the Woods: Celtic Keepsake Box by CafePress $28.5 Perfect for holding your Voice of the Woods ogham set, or other treasures. The ancient Finn's Window design is wreathed with a border of leaves of the Celtic sacred trees. Celtic Keepsake Box This tile box is perfect for stylishly storing knick-knacks, jewelry, or any precious keepsake. Made of solid lacquered Alderwood. Measures 5 1/4 sq. x 2 1/8 with a 4 1/4 tile and hinged lid.

Pagan Gravestone Carved with Sun Symbols and Old Irish Ogham Cipher, Ireland $39.99 Pagan Gravestone Carved with Sun Symbols and Old Irish Ogham Cipher, Ireland - Giclee Print

Ogham Stone of Ballycrovane, Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Munster, Republic of Ireland $24.99 Patrick Dieudonne Ogham Stone of Ballycrovane, Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Munster, Republic of Ireland - Photographic Print

Celtic Lore & Spellcraft of the Dark Goddess (Paperback) $27.36 Experience the life-transforming beauty of Celtic Witchcraft by calling upon the Morrigan—the Celtic embodiment of the victory, strength, and power of the divine feminine. In this comprehensive and hands-on guide, Stephanie Woodfield invites you to explore the Morrigan`s history and origins, mythology, and magic. Discover the hidden lessons and spiritual mysteries of the Dark Goddess as you perform guided pathworkings, rituals, and spells. Draw on the unique energies of her many expressions—her three main aspects of Macha, Anu, and Badb; the legendary Morgan Le Fay; and her other powerful guises. From shapeshifting and faery magic to summoning a lover and creating an Ogham oracle, the dynamic and multifaceted Dark Goddess will bring empowering wisdom and enchantment to your life and spiritual practice.

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