| Celtic jewelry is today easily recognized due to its | | | | modern man came about at a later stage. |
| unique patterns and designs. Although its symbolism | | | | Differing Beliefs |
| may not be known or fully interpreted this has not | | | | No matter the differing thoughts surrounding the |
| dampened its popularity, in fact it may be reason for | | | | cross the agreement is that it depicts eternity or the |
| its popularity. The Celtic cross in particular is a popular | | | | everlasting love and glory of God. The Celtic cross |
| and classic symbol which is worn today by many as a | | | | when combined with pagan artworks was able to |
| way to illustrate Christian faith. However the Celtic | | | | convert what became the churches most steadfast |
| cross is often depicted in many jewelry items and is | | | | believers, the Celts. |
| worn just as readily by non-Christians. Taken simply | | | | The Celts had a rich and spiritual history which they |
| for its aesthetic and unusual value it is a symbol that | | | | captured in their art work and which is today highly |
| has remained fashionable for many years. | | | | valued and much admired. Much of the Celtic cross |
| Depending on the version of Celtic cross the | | | | jewelry seen today carries these symbols and are |
| meanings or legends differ yet it is a symbol more | | | | meant to convey a symbolic message. Designers |
| commonly attributed to monks and after the Celts | | | | have taken the Celtic cross and wrought it into |
| converted from paganism to Christianity. | | | | jewelry that holds true to the ancient patterns. Yet |
| In this case the cross depicts Gods eternal love | | | | the addition of precious gems and the blending of |
| revealed through the sacrifice of his son on the | | | | different metals in the spirals and knot work have |
| cross. While this cross depicts a crucifix centred in a | | | | taken Celtic art work to another level. The delicate |
| circle it is the circle that is the most important | | | | designs and intricate patterns used in Celtic jewelry |
| feature of the cross and which owes its existence to | | | | today make beautiful pieces that are much sought |
| paganism. However Christians have managed to | | | | after. |
| attribute the meaning of the circle to one of being | | | | No matter whether your Celtic heritage stems from |
| the halo that represents God's angelic qualities. | | | | Irish, Scottish or Welsh roots wearing a Celtic cross |
| Crosses are highly unusual and distinctive. Originally | | | | ring is able to symbolize your ethnicity. Today Celtic |
| these crosses were plain and not inscribed or | | | | cross design takes many forms meant for personal |
| decorated. They existed simply as a circle encasing | | | | use from rings, pendants or brooches. The fact that |
| and cross. However monks took their love of Celtic | | | | they are contemporary while carrying symbolic |
| artwork and began decorating their vast stone | | | | meaning makes the Celtic cross one of the most |
| sculptures with intricate spirals, knots and plaits. They | | | | easily identified and most understood of all ancient |
| did this with nothing more than aesthetics in mind, | | | | Celtic symbols. |
| the symbolism attributed to these additions by | | | | |