A Celtic Cross is a combination of a cross with a ring surrounding the intersection.  Cross and circle symbols exist in all cultures.  To the Druids, a plain circle was the moon and a circle with a cross inside was the sun. The cross represents the four directions and the four corners of the Earth.  It also represents the vertical and horizontal coming together, or Heaven and Earth joined.

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The Trinity Knot, or Triquetra, is one of the most common Celtic knots.  Latin for three cornered, the word Triquetra originally meant triangle and referred to various three cornered shapes.  It now refers to a more specific shape.

The symbol predates Christianity and is believed to be a Celtic symbol of a Goddess.  It appears often in Insular art (produced post-Roman history in the British ...

The spiral is a truly ancient symbol. It was the earliest decorative ornament to be used in Celtic art. Some suggest that the direction of the spiral is significant- clockwise represents the sun and its harmony with the Earth; counter-clockwise is the manipulation of nature in the form of spells. To some, the spiral is a reflection of the cosmos; after all, the Milky Way is a spiral galaxy. To oth...

When purchasing a piece of fine silver, gold, or platinum jewellery, you want to ensure that you are getting the highest quality product available.  Hallmarking is your guarantee of quality.

Since 1637, Irish law states that all jewellery made of precious metals must be assayed and stamped with the official hallmark.   This hallmark includes the traditional letter symbol of the year it was c...

The Celtic Warrior Shield design has become a popular symbol in modern Celtic Jewellery.

Before the 8th Century, Celtic artwork (including metal working, tapestries and jewellery) was majorly influenced by the series of "illuminated manuscripts" that were being made at the time. The greatest among them was the Book of Kells: a manuscript of the four New Testaments of the Bible with intricate pi...

The Tree of Life concept is found in many cultures.  To the Celts, it was a central part of spirituality and life. Trees are a source of food, oxygen, and shelter and can be used for warmth.

Trees were not just inanimate objects, but living beings connected to us and believed to be ancestors of mankind. Sacred Trees had magical healing properties. Some acted as gateways to the Realm of the Fai...

The Claddagh is an Irish design of 2 hands holding a heart. Above the heart is a crown. The Claddagh is often said to symbolize love, loyalty and friendship or “let love and friendship reign”. The Claddagh was also said to have originated in Galway and has 2 stories associated with it:

1. Margaret Joyce inherited a huge amount of money from her...

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