By: Rauncie Kinnaird | 2010-03-31 | Jewelry The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish symbol consisting of 2 hands holding a heart with a crown representing love, friendship, and loyalty. The ring bears meaning not only in the design, but in the way it is worn. There are also different stories about how the design of the ring came to be. read more
By: Bill Johnson | 2010-10-01 | Women's Issues When it comes to understanding all the different Celtic symbols, there is a large amount of uncertainty as to what it all means since the Celts didn't leave us any written manuscripts to go by. Celtic jewelry is rich in symbolism, mythology and spirituality and it's up to us to try and make sense of it all. read more
By: John Smith | 2010-09-16 | Jewelry There are many symbolic meanings that are associated with the exchanging of wedding rings through a wedding ceremony. read more
By: Leigh Maher | 2010-03-31 | Jewelry The Celts are a group of tribal societies that inhabited of Europe during the Iron Age. They are said to have a rich culture established with their language, religion and most of all, a unique way of life. read more
By: Leigh Maher | 2010-03-31 | Jewelry Celtic wedding rings have a rich history and symbolic relevance. Coming from a fusion of ancient beliefs and Christian concepts, the symbols have survived through the generations. read more
By: Jane Levy | 2010-10-25 | Jewelry When you want jewelry that has symbolic meaning steeped in tradition, Claddagh rings are a great choice. Their history spans many centuries and they are traditionally worn as a wedding ring or token of love. Understanding the origins of Claddagh rings can make them even more sentimental as a gift for your loved one. read more
By: Leigh Maher | 2010-03-30 | Gifts To find the perfect Claddagh ring for the special man in your life, you need to consider the person's personal taste, look for a reputable online store, get the right size, and wrap the gift nicely. This is a great gift idea not only because it is beautiful and elegant but it is also a symbolic token of love, friendship and loyalty. read more
By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-31 | Jewelry Irish Celtic rings are trendy and much sought after today, the most common being wedding bands, engagement and promise rings or rings given in the spirit of friendship, yet their intricate designs and patterns that include spirals, knots and scrolls can still not be accurately explained. What is known is that Irish Celtic rings date back to about the 1st century BCE. In light of this it is hardly surprising that the meanings attributed to their design has changed over time. The Celts left a depiction of their life in etchings found in caves as well as carved into stone structure, and even passed their unique and beautiful patterns to the... read more
By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-29 | Jewelry Celtic rings were cherished by the ancient Celts and they considered them one of the strongest symbols of marriage, or as a way to convey messages of never-ending love either between god and humanity or between man and woman. They crafted their rings in precious metals which were also meant to convey the message being delivered was as precious as the metal it was wrought from. The message of love and friendship still stands today. The Celts believed that the number three was sacred and originally designed the trinity knot to signify the threes stages of pagan goddesses. read more
By: Leigh Maher | 2010-03-29 | Jewelry Rings have been the symbol of devotion since time immemorial. In the past, they have been given as engagement gifts by noblemen and peasants alike to the women they loved. The rings may have been a simple silver band or it could have been an elaborate piece of jewelry but regardless of how they looked like, they had one meaning - love and devotion that lasts for eternity as offered by the giver to the wearer. read more
By: Dwayne J Singleton | 2010-04-01 | Jewelry Celtic settlements stretched from Turkey and the Balkans right across Western Europe. But it was really the upward push of the Roman Empire that would expose the absence of cohesion between the various Celtic clans and would lead to them being overrun, expelled from their territories and being pushed back to the western fringes of the continent. read more
By: Leigh Maher | 2010-03-28 | Jewelry It is true that if you make a survey of the most popular wedding rings all over the world, Celtic wedding rings will be one of the top contenders. This is because many couples admire not only the exquisite beauty of these rings but more importantly the deep symbolic meanings and rich history and culture that they carry. read more
By: Gary Camphausen | 2010-03-27 | Fashion Celtic rings symbolize love, happiness and life. Celtic rings symbolizing something so significant should be manufactured in a metal that is as durable as it is beautiful. read more
By: LoveWeddingBands | 2010-12-06 | Jewelry There are two basic varieties of Celtic wedding bands: the Claddagh and the Celtic knot. Knot designs range from the basic to the complex, in a variety of modern and classical styles... read more
By: John Matthew | 2011-01-26 | Jewelry Wear a mother's ring to show the birth months of each of your children. The ring is made up of birthstones - one for each child - arranged in one of several styles. A school ring that displays your year of graduation and the activities you are involved in. read more