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The Fascination of Celtic Jewellery

The fascinating symbolism and magical impression given by Celtic jewellery seems to continue today long after the Celtic culture has disappeared. Since the 6^th Century BC the Celts covered most of Europe, a little of Turkey and all of Great Britain until the Romans expanded and took over. By the time of 500AD the Celtic culture had been pushed out to Ireland, the north and west of Great Britain, including Scotland and Wales and Brittany in France.

That’s the history lesson out of the way, but it does give you a sense of the age of the culture that produced these charming designs. The abstract and natural art of this remarkable culture was often filled with symbols that are passed down today in designs produced for jewellery. Some say that it has become more popular nowadays because of the story of the Lord of the Rings seen in theatre and film. Many of the cultures there borrowed from the Celtic. Others feel that many are simply drawn to the awe-inspiring patterns that symbolise so much of nature as if through some kind of ancient memory.

Of course to the Celts the patterns they wore meant something special, and powerfully so. Their jewellery was meant to protect the wearer of it, perhaps increase some part of their spirit in the process. Maybe this charm kept the designs in the mind’s eye of our present culture so that in some way or another we are all familiar with them, they stayed with us. You will see the designs used in Celtic jewellery in many places and once you begin to know them you realise how many times you see them.

There is the Celtic spiral, or the Spiral of Life, representing the cycle of life, from birth to death, the constancy of the cycle in eternity and immortality.

A form of the Celtic spiral called the Triskele, which is actually three spirals joined together, was used often by the Celts in another form. Instead of the spirals are depictions or images of three legs joined together. The flag of the Isle of Man, which was under the influence of the Celts for many centuries, has this image similar to the other side of Europe, the flag of Sicily.

You start with simple recognition of these designs and then find other versions of them. This is where the fascination with Celtic jewellery can begin, noticing more uses of the designs and symbols of the Celtic people. The more you look, the more you find and it can be an endlessly captivating pastime.

Celtic Jewellery is also a great gift idea for your friends and family. You are giving them attractive, fascinating designs that ar emeaningful.

Silver Pendant - Celtic - Comes with 16' silver link chain. Beautifully designed and hand polished to a very high jewellery standard, this Celtic Pendant makes a wonderful gift - comes in a velvet pouch - See options below to buy the matching earrings

Beautiful celtic pendant. Matching Earrings available or why not buy the set. Lovingly made to a high jewellery standard

Price: £12.99