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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

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

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

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 Jewelry For Men

By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-31 | Jewelry
Celtic men did wear a lot of jewelry, but the type they wore as well as the materials they were created from depicted their rank and standing in the tribe. Jewelry created in the times of the ancient Celts was quite diverse and they focused their designs on continuous patterns. The Celts were noted for their skills in the art of creating jewelry and in fact the quality they produced matched and at times even exceeded the quality of jewelry made by the Byzantium people. It is hard to understand how these ancient people could create such sophisticated works... 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

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 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

The Celtic Tribal Cross

By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-27 | Tattoos
The Celtic crosses we see today have their origins in Christianity. However Celtic crosses have their roots dating back thousands of years before the Celts were converted to Christianity. The ornately decorated high crosses that are today found in Ireland, England and Scotland were erected as status symbols for monasteries. Although they remain as a testimony to Celtic art they don't have anything to do with Celtic tribal crosses. read more

Celtic Art

By: gaga | 2011-01-22 | Business
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Celtic Torc Jewelry

By: Tim Lazaro | 2010-03-29 | Jewelry
The Celtic torc is crafted as a rigid piece of twisted metal that is open ended at the front. Produced in the period of the European Iron Age the ancients wore this adornment as an arm ring, a bracelet, a circular neck band or as a necklace. read more

Men's Celtic Jewelry - A Timeless Choice

By: Leigh Maher | 2010-03-31 | Jewelry
If you are interested in something that evokes your personal style and your Celtic heritage, you may be curious about traditional jewelry designs crafted in Ireland. Finding a special piece of Celtic jewelry can be the beginning of a fascinating journey into the history and symbolism of your ancestors. Find out more: read more

The Fantastic World Of Celtic Jewelry

By: Bill Johnson | 2010-10-01 | Culture
Human beings have always been drawn to the mysteries of the world, nature and basically everything around them, such as is revealed through Celtic jewelry. We love to try and understand the power, rituals and traditions held within this beautiful designer Celtic jewelry. read more

The Meaning of a Celtic Cross

By: Roy T Revill | 2010-03-29 | Humanities
The Celtic cross can be linked to the 7th century when these crosses where erected by Irish missionaries in Ireland. You can find these crosses standing free in churchyards in Ireland and now in many of the churches in the UK also. The Celtic crosses can be termed as ringed crosses because of their design. 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