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Irish Jewelry and Celtic Symbolism

By: Leigh Maher | 2010-03-31 | Jewelry
Jewelry as we know it has existed since time immemorial. Today, these adornments are regarded as mere accessories, something used to beautify a person. What we sometimes fail to realize is that these little trinkets have their own story. read more

Irish Celtic Rings

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

Scottish Celtic Symbols

By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-31 | Reference & Education
The Scottish Celtic people are also known as Pict's, the word Pict having its roots in Latin. They lived in Northern Britain at that time and the Romans described them as being covered in pictures of animals and other figures. The Pictish people were so notoriously difficult to conquer that Hadrian, a Roman Emperor of the time, built a stone wall across Britain to keep them out of the South, effectively ceding them the North which we know today as Scotland. read more

Celtic Symbols

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

Celtic Cross Design

By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-28 | Photography
Across Ireland standing on holy ground are many simple ancient stone crosses. For many centuries these ringed crosses were used to symbolize faith and hope. Known as Celtic Crosses they stand together with other crosses known as High Crosses. A true Celtic cross always bears a design incorporating a central ring. This ring has its roots in the days of pagan worship. Long before Christianity adopted this simple design... read more

Celtic Woman concert tickets

By: daviemcclure | 2010-12-01 | Arts & Entertainment
Celtic Woman can be an all-woman musical ensemble conceived and assembled by Sharon Browne and David Downes, a former musical director of your Irish stage point out Riverdance read more

Celtic Art

By: gaga | 2011-01-22 | Business
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Celtic Cross Online: Traditional Celtic Cross jewelry handmade in Ireland

By: indyainfotech | 2010-10-19 | Cosmetics
For more than four thousand years ago, Irish metalsmiths have been creating celtic jewelry in gold and silver and other precious metals. Decorative Celtic cross jewelry examples date from the Bronze Age, some four thousand years ago. read more

Celtic Irsh Cross Tattoo - Unique and Beautiful Celtic Irish Cross Tattoo

By: Amy Jones | 2010-09-30 | Art
The Celtic Irish cross tattoo has a long history dating back over many centuries in the British Isles. The original Irish cross tattoo esigned with two equal lengths of cross beams representing the four main elements of the planet; water, wind, fire and earth. read more

Celtic Sun Symbols

By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-29 | Humanities
The most universal Celtic symbol for the sun is called the Sun Cross. This symbol comprises a simple cross inside a circle and has been found amongst artifacts dating back to prehistoric Europe during the Bronze Age. It is particularly attributed to the ancient Celts, in particular the Druids and paganism. The Sun cross is a simple representation of the polarities of the western world and stood for the sun and the tree of life. read more

Celtic Motherhood Symbol

By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-31 | Photography
One of the well-known symbols is the Celtic knot motherhood which has the appearance of two hearts one of which is lower than the other and both hearts are intertwined into one unbroken knot. If children were added to the symbol they were represented by dots, one per child which were placed anywhere either inside or outside the motherhood symbol. Another Celtic Motherhood symbol is... read more

Celtic Motherhood Symbol

By: Steve Henderson | 2010-10-26 | Home & Family
InchCeltic tradition matri-lineal or ancestry was once unusually make the general grade behind through the mother's line plus not thru the general father. In light-weight up of the present the most very important male in the own family may well be regarded as the overall oldest kin or relative of the general mother, perhaps an uncle rather than a grandfather whilst readily read more

Celtic Symbols of Strength

By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-26 | Reference & Education
The ancient Celts lived for war. Both men and women were equal to the challenges of war and depicted a race that was both strong physically and brave in spirit and heart. They considered war the ultimate honor and did not go into battle without first adorning their bodies. The Latin word for Picts is "painted ones". They adopted war tactics by painting their entire bodies and hair in blue Woad. Many of their tattoos depicted symbolic images such as animals or things found in nature and to which they attributed meaning. These paintings were meant to instill fear in their enemies. Perhaps more important is that these paintings were used to encapsulate the essence of their symbolic... read more

Celtic Lettering - The Ogham

By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-29 | Photography
Some unique symbols of Celtic origin are found in ogham inscriptions. Ogham is used to represent the old Irish language. It is also referred to as the "Celtic Tree Alphabet" which is based on a high medieval tradition that ascribes the names of trees to individual letters. read more

History and Origins of the Celtic Cross

By: Rob Mabry | 2010-03-27 | Reference & Education
The Celtic Cross has its roots in both Paganism and Christianity. It's "ringed cross" symbol dates back to the Bronze Age and perhaps even before and it remains an enduring symbol today of both Christianity and Irish heritage. read more