Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Celtic Jewelry

Celtic Jewelry
Celtic symbolism is a matter for debate. The Celts existed for 100's of years without a written language to explain the various designs the evolved over the centuries. One thing is for sure. Since their artistic designs have had a resurgence in art, jewelry and architecture.


While there is a lot of disputation over the meaning behind the Celtic knot symbols one thing everyone finds a common ground is the agreement that the Celtic knot and other designs are now a classic.


The Celts started off culturally as mythical pagans. One general concept behind the Celtic Knot design is the never ending lines in the design. Most have taken that never ending or eternal line to represent interaction between eternity and mortality as one interconnectedness. Some just refer to it in more simple terms of the knot of eternity.


Christianity came to Ireland and the British Isles and as part of the conversion process the Church wanted to get rid of all the "pagan" Celtic symbols. The Celts resisted and a compromise evolved. A blending of Celtic artistry with the Christian Cross. This is known as the Celtic Cross.


Another popular and distinct Celtic design is the Triskele. It symbolizes the three spheres cycle of life. The three spheres (Land, Sea and Sky) represents the three aspects of the material world each aspect ever flowing outward and always returning to the point from which it started.


The Trinity Knot has come to mean in modern times as the Christian symbol of the trinity.

Although the Celtic Knots, Triskeles and other symbols are popular in art and architectural facades, the Celtic Knot symbols are the most prevalent in sterling silver jewelry. There are Celtic Knot Pendants, Celtic Triskele Pendant, Celtic Cross Pendants, Celtic Knot Necklaces, Celtic Knot Earrings, Celtic Knot Rings,
Celtic Cross Necklaces
, and Celtic Trinity Knot Pendants,





1 comment:

K Robins Designs said...

My sister makes a lovely symbolic Friendship Knot that she designed for her daughter's wedding (bridesmaids). Check it out at www.krobinsdesigns.com