Celtic Jewelry: Symbolism of Celtic Designs

Symbolism of Celtic Jewelry

Celtic jewelry derives it's vast symbols and imagery from the celtic signs and symbols of the people know as Celt's that lived as a civilization and culture from around 500 BC to 400 AD.

The common denominator in all Celtic sumbolism is the use of geometric designs. Straight lines, curves, circles, squares and a myriad of other styles of lines that make up beutiful symbols that are still wildly popular today. In modern Celtic Jewelry there are symbols that harken back to the Celtic people and designs that are modern but contain similar geometric designs as the old symbols.

When the Celt's were in their zenith they had a very large force spanning from the UK regions throughout western Europe. The one unfortunate thing is that lack of a written language to explain the meanings of the symbols. We know what some symbols mean by the way they were used. We know other symbols meanings by the history of conquering forces and their writtings.

We also know that in the 900 or so years of existance they often used symbols in one era one way and in another era they use the same symbols another way.

With all this confusion of truely understanding what there delightful symbols mean, it hasn't seemed to bother anyone as Celtic Jewelry is vastly popular today in use in the facades of buildings, churches, desings and jewelry.

For a great selection of Celtic jewelry like Celtic Rings, Celtic necklaces, Celtic Cross necklaces, Celtic Earrings, Celtic Jewelry Toe Rings etc. you can symply go to Celtic Jewelry and shop until you drop and come away with delightful Celtic Jewelry treasures.

Sterling Silver Celtic Rings

CELTIC RINGS

Sterling silver Celtic rings are rich in Celtic symbolism and a wonderful way todecorate your fingers. For as many Celtic knot symbols and designs there are that many celtic rings. Sterling silver provides the biggest selection of celtic rings.

Of all the precious metals, sterling silver is the most affordable metal and as a result provides the greatest selection of Celtic designs and symbols. Another thing that sterling silver brings to the table is the oxidization process.

When sterling silver jewelry, or in this case rings, are exposed to oxygen they natural start to oxidize. This at first was considered a flaw with sterling silver. Then with time the engraved part of the design in sterling silver would oxidize and that helped the engraved design stand out. it was a natural way to highlight the design.

Then the jewelry and ring makers started to chemically oxidize rings and pendants and jewelry pieces with engaved designs. A great example is the celtic rings band with the three celtic symbols on it. The chemical oxidization helps these Celtic symbols stand out and gives them depth.

This celtic ring is one of the most unique and rich in Celtic design that I have seen in the relm of Celtic Rings. It has three Celtic symbols that repeat around the band. The most notible is the ever popular Celtic Trinity knot which has three corners. The second symbol that has three swirls at each end of the symbol is a Celtic Triskel. The third symbol is a Celtic Double Spiral symbol. This Celtic ring comes in sizes 7-12 and can be found at Celtic Rings.

As previous stated there are many different Celtic symbols that come with Celtic Rings. One of the more popular Celtic symbols found on these Celtic Rings is the Celtic Trinity Knot. The Trinity knot is so called becasue it represent in modern symbology the Holy Trinity or the Godhead. This Celtic Ring style is very popular. For more Celtic Trinity Knot Rings for refer to this Celtic Rings page.

Perhaps as popular as the Celtic Trinity Knot rings is the Celtic geometrical weave rings. In Celtic designs the interlocked weave style is part of many of the symbols.

When looking for Celtic Jewelry you will find that Celtic rings are by far the most popular individual subset of Celtic jewelry. Often you can find matching Celtic rings with Celtic pendant necklaces and even Celtic Earrings can match. Celtic jewelry and Celtic rings are a great way to adorn yourself with popular jewelry.

Sterling Silver Celtic Dangle Earrings

Celtic Earrings

This web site has one of the largest and best collections of sterling silver Celtic Jewelry. The collection of celtic earrings includes both dangle and post celtic styled earrings.

These two pictures are a small sampling of what is available in the Celtic Earring collection of their bigger Celtic Jewelry collection.

They have Celtic Knot styled cross earrings, heart earrings, trinity knots and traditional celtic interwoven knot designs. You won't find a more varied select of sterling silver celtic earrings online.