Celtic Engagement Rings

Claddagh Celtic Cross

Claddagh Celtic Cross

Getting Married With Celtic Wedding Rings

Celtic settlements stretched from Turkey and the Balkans right across Western Europe. But it was actually the upward push of the Roman Empire that would show the lack of cohesion between the assorted Celtic clans and would lead to them being overrun, expelled from their territories and being pushed back to the western fringes of the continent.

Though the standard Celts flourished across Europe, it is in Eire where their customs have been most saved.

Their artwork was made makes a plea to be out of the ordinary symbolic frequently being based mainly on nature using footage of birds and animals and fish.

Though perhaps the true significance of these patterns has been lost over the millennia, Celtic designs, such as celtic tatoos, remain more preferred in our modern world. The Claddagh is a normal symbol of love and closeness and is alleged to have originated from Claddagh in Galway as far back as the 16th century since when has been worn by many as a wedding ring and as a symbol of love. Custom states that if you are spoken to you should wear the Claddagh on your left hand facing inward but if you are unattached it should be worn facing outward on the right hand. Celtic crosses, which predate Christianity, can designate the four quarters of the earth and or the four elements earth wind and fire. They are equal armed crosses which are enclosed or backed by a circle. Tons of these patterns can be seen decorating stone carvings or standard manuscripts and non secular books. The Celtic spirals as Celtic patterns are extremely symbolic with the single spiral sometimes thought to show enlargement enlargement and cosmic energy. The twin centred spiral found constantly on stone carvings signifies duality and nature and is related to motifs from other cultures like the Ying Yang symbol.

Celtic knot work designs remain preferred today and can alter from single sublime knot patterns to complicated interlaced interlaced patterns. Though the symbolism of celtic designs could have been lost, lots of the designs remain favored today and will continually be seen employed in the look of jewellery and particularly Celtic Marriage rings.

About the Author

Society editor, Dwayne Singleton, contributes his writings and experiences of celtic tatoos, celtic culture, and celtic wedding rings on his website, CelticPatternsGuide.com.

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Celtic Jewelry - Irish Claddagh Ring in 14k Gold $198 14k yellow gold Irish Claddagh ring. (R7200) 198. Weighs approx 2.1 grams of gold Measures just under a 1/2" at widest Comes in a nice ring box More Claddagh and Celtic jewelry shown below

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