Celtic Jewelry is both Scottish and Irish in heritage the Celtic people came from Northern Europe and settled in Scotland and Ireland. Ireland is were you will find a lot of Celtic heritage and evidence of ancient Celtic warriors through folklore and the ancient ruins of New grange burial sight which is dated back further then the pyramids of ancient Egypt Apart from being very fashionable and stylish Celtic jewelry also has metaphysical connotations. The Celtic people were very superstitious and spiritual and this is reflected in there crafts as all symbols and relics have a significance or meaning.


There are three popular Celtic designs that are symbolic and well known. First is the Claddagh which is a heart symbol with a crown held by two hands, this is a romantic symbol of love and loyalty crafted by and Irishman in the 1600s that was separated from his loved one and made this ring for her for when he returned.


Another popular design is the spirals that usually come in threes which symbolize the earth the sky and the moon as the ancient Celts where a pre religious people that worshiped the powers of nature. A more recent symbol is the Holy Trinity which is influenced by the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. The Holy Trinity symbolizes God the Son and the Holy Spirit all as one entity enclosed in a circle of Gods love.


The best way to purchases Celtic jewelry is of course in Ireland where it is authentically crafted by the ancient rituals of the Celtic people, these ornaments can be purchases online where there are a wide variety of authentic Irish and Celtic jewelry stores. Here you will be able to see the vast array of styles and designs both traditional and modern versions.


Traditionally the Celts made their jewels with metal such as silver and bronze but today they can come in any precious metals of your choice from silver, gold and platinum. The Celtic jewelry collection can also come encrusted with gems and semi precious stones to suit all budgets and tastes so you can purchase a diamond Claddagh for an engagement ring perhaps or maybe an opal encrusted Claddagh for a friendship ring. The choice is endless and the style timeless.