SYMBOLISM OF STERLING SILVER CELTIC CROSS NECKLACES
There are a lot of different styles and types of cross necklaces that fit under the category of sterling silver Celtic cross necklaces. The silver Celtic cross necklace genre is full of symbolism and ornate decorative stlying making the silver Celtic cross necklace wildly popular in Christian fashion.
As we examine the world of Celtic cross necklaces it is worth noting that their are Celtic Cross Necklaces For Men. These are Celtic cross necklaces that may have larger Celtic Crosses or a design that appeals more to men. We won't post any pictures of what we consider to be Celtic cross necklaces for men because a cross by any other name is still a cross and gender styles are a personal choice based on what appeals to you.
There are many Sterling Silver Celtic Cross Pendant Necklaces For Women in our collection of Celtic cross necklaces. Now the gender issue is addressed there are many variations on the Celtic cross necklace design.
Here is a list of some of them:
- Trinity Cross Necklace
- Irish Claddagh Pendant Cross Necklace
- St. Bridgid Cross Pendant Necklace or Saint Bridget Cross Necklace
- Irish High Cross Necklace
- Irish Shamrock Necklace
Celtic Crosses are said to be a combination of Celtic artistry and the Christian cross. This may be true but it is also said that a simple style of the traditional Celtic crosses was in use with the pagan Celts before Christianity was introduced.
It doesn't really matter which came first, the chicken or the egg.
In basic form, Celtic crosses are a christian cross with a circle around the center of the cross. Everything else adds additional meaning or symbolism.
Trinity Cross Necklace
The Trinity Celtic cross necklace. Why it is called the Trinity cross necklace is becasue artisans have added a trinity symbol to the cross. The trinity symbol is Celtic in origin and when it was adopted by the Christians it was given the symbol of the Holy Trinity or Christian Godhead. The Trinity knot is triangular in shape. Each point in the triangle represents a member of the Godhead.
Irish Claddagh Pendant Cross Necklace
The symbolism of the Irish Claddagh is made up of a crown, hands and a heart. The crown means loyality, the hands mean friendship and the heart means love. There's a nice little saying that goes with the Claddagh "In my hands I hold your heart crowning it with all my love". This symbolism makes the Irish Claddagh pendant cross necklace a great wedding gift or a great Christian cross for the Irish.
St. Bridgid Cross Pendant Necklace or Saint Bridget Cross Necklace
The St Bridgid Cross necklace is not a Celtic necklace but it is an Irish cross necklace. St Bridgit is one of Irelands patron saints. It symbolizes a cross woven by straw by Bridgid as she sat by her fathers death bed. She want him to have a cross before he died. There are many variations to the story. Take your pick. It is still a nice looking cross.
There is much confusion on how to spell her name. The two most common spellings I have come across are St Bridgid or Saint Bridgit. Like we said before, a cross by any other name is still a cross. Click here to see a sterling silver version of the Saint Bridgid Cross or St. Bridgit Cross Necklace
Irish High Cross Necklace
Irish high cross necklaces are essentially another name given to the Celtic cross necklace. The Celts preceded the Irish, English and Scottish peoples and they all adopted to a greater or lesser extent Celtic symbols. The Irish High Cross is a cross with a circle around the center. it can be as simple or decorative as your tastes desires. The Irish high cross necklace or Celtic cross necklace is non denominational as it's popularity shows.
Shamrock or Clover Cross Necklace
The Irish shamroc or clover is a three leaf plant. Legend has it that when St. Patrick was teaching the irish about Christianity he used the clover as a teaching aid by using each of the three petals to represent one member of the Trinity. So with the symbolism of the clover on a Celtic cross you have much more symbolism. Click here for Celtic Shamrock or Clover Cross Necklaces.
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