Apart from the more common Latin cross, the Celtic design is one of the most sought-after in jewellery cross nowadays. The Celtic cross can be easily differentiated from the Latin cross since it includes a circular shape around the intersecting point of the simple cross. Moreover, this design tends to be more ornate, with the edges of the cross bars slightly wide at the tips, and the entire length and width often carved with symbols and patterns.

This cross is symbolic of the early Celtic Christianity and can also be referred to as the Irish cross. The popular myth suggests that this cross was introduced to the Irish pagans by Saint Patrick, when he was trying to convert them into Christianity. In jewellery cross, as in ages past, this cross combines the message of Christ, and the symbols of the sun and the moon to represent the ancient pagan worship of the Irish.

This jewellery cross is more favored by people who love Irish history and Celtic traditions. This can either be made from gold or silver, or from several other types of materials, like crystal, stone, or glass. The cross symbol can be made into a necklace pendant, a brooch, or a pair of earrings. Moreover, it can also be incorporated into the design of a ring.

Most of these jewellery cross products are hand crafted to achieve a more ornate and detailed appearance. The Celtic knot design is also often combined into the Celtic cross pattern. When picking your jewellery cross, settling for a Celtic pattern is always a good choice.

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