Celtic Irish Jewelry

Make an overpowering style statement with the traditional handcrafted Irish jewelry

The Irish Jewelry making dates back to the ancient times. Magnificent metalwork samples have been discovered that were made during the period of 2000 B.C and the 500 A.D., which means when Egyptians were busy building the pyramids the Celts were crafting fine carvings on the metals. So, there is a history behind the Finer Irish jewelry craftsmanship that we see these days. There is rich tradition of jewelry making that have made the Irish Rings, Irish Pendants, Celtic cross Celtic wedding bands some of the most desired jewelry items of the world.

From ages the Irish jewelry makers have been using some authentic Celtic symbols or motifs in the jewelry items and these designs have now became synonymous with the Irish jewelry. You can often see these designs in the Irish rings including the Celtic wedding rings and the Celtic cross items and in mens wedding bands.

The Claddagh Design - There many stories behind the evolution of the Claddagh design and the most famous of them goes like this. In the ancient fishing village of Claddagh, located near the City of Galway on the Western coast of Ireland, there lived a man called Richard Joyce. One day he was captured by the pirates and they sold them to a rich Turkish goldsmith. In course of time Richard himself became a master craftsman and after he was freed from slavery he came back to his old village. There a young girl, the love of Richard, was waiting for him all these4 years. Richard presented her with a Gold Claddagh ring which is now the most famous gift of Love and Friendship all over the world. This Claddagh ring features a heart in the middle of the ring with a crown on top of it and the heart is hold by two hands. The Claddagh rings are one of the most preferred designs among the Celtic wedding rings. Even the mens wedding bands also feature this famous design to celebrate eternal love and togetherness.

The Celtic Knot Work Design - The traditional Celtic knotwork, symbolizes the interconnectedness of life, things without beginnings or ends, and the continuing spiritual journey. This knotwork design, used in Celtic wedding bands and Celtic wedding rings, is inspired by designs found on the pages of Irish illuminated manuscripts such as the Book of Kells and the famous high cross.

The Trinity Knot Design - Celtic wedding bands and Celtic cross items feature the Trinity Knot design. The three-sided Trinity Knot is a Celtic knotwork design, that symbolizes the Christian Trinity, and its interwoven lines are often found decorating the pages of illuminated manuscripts such as The Book of Kells and often carved on stone Celtic crosses.

Celtic Warrior Shield Design - One of the finest examples of the 8th century metal work - The Chalice was discovered in 1868 by two men digging in a ring fort in Ardagh, Co. Limerick. This celtic warrior shield design, which is inspired by the gold filigree band on the Chalice and the shield decorations are mostly used in Irish rings especially in the mens wedding bands.

Irish jewelry - Dream of a jewelry lover!