The Celtic Cross is defined from other crosses by a ring running through the four points of the cross, but where did this unique design originate from? Legend tells us that St. Patrick was preaching and was shown a standing stone marked with a circle. This circle was said to be symbolic of the moon goddess in pagan tradition. St. Patrick blessed the stone and made the mark of a Latin cross through the circle, creating the first Celtic Cross. Over time using Celtic symbols and cross has become popular with jewellery makers.

Celtic Cross jewellery has followed the tradition of Celtic Crosses and is rich in religious symbolism. This can be seen in the delicate and intricate patterns that adorn this type of jewellery. These patterns first rose to prominence with early Celtic peoples where they were used to decorate Bible manuscripts and monuments. Traditional Celtic knots are infinite
loops with no defined end or beginning. Another factor in Celtic cross design is the inclusion of animals, which were probably influenced by the older Saxon and Pictish traditions. Having loops with no end or beginning is definitely a link to religion and has carried into Celtic designs today.

Celtic jewellery is available for sale everywhere and there are also many websites advertising this type of jewellery. Usually crosses are "plain" or perhaps set with a gemstone in the centre of the cross and circle. They can be either silver or gold or a mixture of the two. Some designers even envelope their Celtic pendants in circles, emphasising the infinite loop. Jewellery that is Celtic in design is unique and meaningful and this is what makes it so beautiful and admired the world over.

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