| > | | | | and platinum. Precious and semi-precious |
| | | | gemstones such as diamonds,emeralds, sapphires, |
| Jewelry has existed since prehistoric times, | | | | rubies and topaz, can be incorporated into almost |
| probably originating as a method to fasten clothes | | | | any design. |
| together (such as a Celtic kilt clasp, brooch or | | | | Celtic jewelry can also be made from lesser |
| buckle) and as a way to store and later display | | | | metals such as silver plate, vermeil, brassor |
| wealth. | | | | pewter, which are sometimes set with synthetic |
| Jewelry has existed since prehistoric times, | | | | gems such as cubic zirconia.Since ancient times, |
| probably originating as a method to fasten clothes | | | | Celtic jewelry has been famous for its beauty and |
| together (such as a Celtic kilt clasp, brooch or | | | | its fine craftsmanship. Many different types of |
| buckle) and as a way to store and later display | | | | Celtic jewelry incorporate "Celtic knots," the |
| wealth. | | | | beautiful, stylized representations of endless knots |
| Yes, Celtic Jewelry is Beautifully Designed ... but it | | | | that were used by ancient Celts to symbolize |
| also has a purpose.Jewelry has existed since | | | | their paganreligious beliefs. |
| prehistoric times, probably originating as a method | | | | A Celtic cross, encrusted with diamonds, is a |
| to fastenclothes together (such as a Celtic kilt | | | | particularly striking piece. But many other |
| clasp, brooch or buckle) and as a way to store | | | | well-known Celtic design elements, such as the |
| and later display wealth. Although some jewelry | | | | Tree of Life, the Trinity Knot, dragons (especially |
| still has functional purposes, now it is most | | | | Welsh dragons) and the Claddagh design can be |
| oftenworn in order to enhance a person's | | | | incorporated into Celtic jewelry. |
| appearance. | | | | Clasps, pins and brooches, buckles, rings, |
| But in addition to personal adornment, certain | | | | bracelets, necklaces, hairpins, and, most |
| types of jewelry are able to convey a particular | | | | notably,torcs, are classic, traditional pieces ofCeltic |
| symbolic meaning about the people who wear | | | | jewelry. Other types of Celtic jewelry include |
| them.For example, wearing a piece of Celtic | | | | tietacs and tie pins, lockets, cuff links, earrings and |
| jewelry is almost always intended to signify | | | | even watches. Many pieces of Celticjewelry are |
| thatthe person wearing it traces his or her | | | | made by gifted artisans, and almost all exhibit fine |
| ancestry to the Celts. | | | | craftsmanship andintricate detail. |
| Celtic jewelry is often worn to indicate that a | | | | Back to the True Purpose of Celtic Jewelry.People |
| person is proud of being a Celt. The designof | | | | who are able to trace their ancestry to one of |
| Celtic jewelry is often intricate and almost always | | | | the "Six Celtic Nations" - Ireland, |
| steeped in the past. | | | | Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and |
| Wearing these beautiful pieces of jewelry is an | | | | Brittany - have a proud and honorableheritage, |
| effective but easy way for people to signifythe | | | | one that can be nurtured by wearing Celtic |
| importance to them of their Celtic heritage and | | | | jewelry. A large part of the popuationsof Ireland |
| culture, while at the same time allowingthose | | | | and Britain, together with their relatives who live |
| people to carry on and continue Celtic traditions. | | | | elsewhere, are of Celticancestry. And almost all |
| The Celtic cross that incorporatesboth Christian | | | | Celts celebrate and honor Celtic traditions and the |
| and ancient Celtic pagan design elements is a | | | | Celtic heritage. |
| popular example.Types of Celtic Jewelry.Celtic | | | | Celtic jewelry is a way, a very visible and |
| jewelry can be made out of almost anything, | | | | beautiful way, to honor, celebrate and revel in |
| including precious metals such as gold,sterling silver | | | | Celtic culture. |