A Quick Analysis of the Connotation in Celtic Knot Wedding Rings
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010The design of Celtic knot wedding rings have always been popular, but with more & more men wearing wedding rings they are now experiencing yet another growth in popularity. Most people will wear Celtic rings for women for two reasons, either as a fashion accessory or because it means something to them. Celtic jewelry rings worn as a sign of commitment.
Before you can buy with meaning you will need to understand what the different symbols represent. Celtic jewelry makes the perfect gift as it is striking to look at, while being full of symbolism and intrigue. Here is a brief guide to their meaning.
The Claddagh Ring is a very popular design for both women and men’s Celtic rings. The story behind the Claddagh ring is that an Irish man was being shipped off to slavery and was kidnapped by pirates and sold to a Moorish goldsmith who realized his talent & and taught him the goldsmith trade & craft. When the slaves were given freedom in 1689 Joyce decided to return to Ireland where he found that his sweetheart had waited for him. Joyce presented her with a ring which symbolised their friendship, love and loyalty. This was the first Claddagh ring. The Spirals are usually found in single, doubles or triples. They have a pre-Christian meaning.
In Celtic jewelry rings there are three main elements you will find, either on their own, or more intricately combined together. Of course you can always choose your Celtic jewelry rings because you like the way they look. The Claddagh, as with many of the men’s Celtic rings, can either have the shape of the ring formed by the pattern or the patterns can be more delicately engraved into a plain band.
