Materials and Symbols Used in Celtic Ancient Jewellery

Celtic ancient jewellery is composed of variousbe given as a lovely present to your loved one.
symbols and designs like trinity knots, spiral, CelticThree-legged emblem in Celtic ancient jewellery
crosses, and knot work which had religiously significantrepresents three aspects of life or three spheres; land,
meanings for the Celts. Celtic sterling silver jewellerysea and sky. It is also known as the triskele or
and Celtic & Irish charms and earrings are quitetriskelion. This symbol has its roots in the ancient Sicilian
popular all over the world. Cross pendants and trinityculture and has been seen on various Greek coins.
knot bracelets are also liked by a lot of people. ManyThe three-legged spiral symbolized the trinity in many
kinds of stones and metals were used in this type ofcultures after the pagan and medieval times ended. It is
jewellery to decorate and create swirls andnow seen on contemporary jewellery articles from
interlocking designs. Celtic crosses are worn as anvarious countries. Other popular symbols in Celtic art
identity of Irish and Scottish roots. These crosses areinclude the clockwise spiral, the anti-clockwise spiral,
still available in sterling silver and often complementedtwo spirals with clockwise rotation, a double spiral and
with gemstones and diamonds.some variations of these basic patterns.
Irish Claddagh jewellery and tattoos are also quiteWhile looking for ancient jewellery some people are
popular. The Claddagh symbol is around 300 years old.also interested in finding lucky and astrological
This type of jewellery is named after a village in Irelandjewellery. One can find lovely pendants for each sign
called the Claddagh. The symbol consists of twoof the Zodiac in Celtic jewellery. These pendants are
hands supporting a heart with a crown. This is a uniquemade of metal alloys and pewter. Celtic astrology is
concept which can be applied to a number ofquite interesting. You will find symbols engraved on
examples from everyday life. Some people say itthese pendants based on some ancient scripts.
represents the love between a mother and her child,According to Celtic astrology, people who are born in
while others claim that it symbolizes the eternal lovethe month of January are trustworthy and ambitious.
between husband and wife. You can find IrishThose born in October love to travel. December
Claddagh rings in 18k gold decorated with a beautifulrepresents evil and bluntness. Similarly, all months
heart-shaped gemstone. This type of a ring can alsorepresent some characteristics.