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Celtic Gift Ideas for Women: Rings and Other Jewelry

Posted on: July 17th, 2009 by Sine Treanor No Comments

Celtic GiftCeltic jewelry is one of the most romantic gifts that you can give to the special woman in your life. The Celtic culture is one that is filled with laughter, vivacity and love. Celtic jewelry expresses your desire to share in this type of life with the woman that you’re giving a gift to. Claddagh rings are the most popular type of Celtic jewelry to give to women but there are other types of Celtic rings and other jewelry that would be suitable as well.

Claddagh rings are the most popular type of Celtic jewelry that people give as gifts to women. These rings are designed to symbolize features of relationships that are important to women. Women value friendship, loyalty and love. Claddagh rings represent those things. The great thing about giving this type of Celtic jewelry to a woman is that it doesn’t always have to represent romantic love. If there’s a woman in your life that is special to you but who you’re not romantically involved with, you can still give this sweet gift to her to express your love.

If you want to heighten the romantic appeal of the gift, you should look at some of the other Celtic rings that are available. There are variations on the Claddagh ring design that make great gifts. Celtic rings with the Claddagh symbol that also have precious jewels embedded into them are a really great example of this. Jewels that are associated with love (such as diamonds) are a particularly great choice.

You can also opt to give the gift of another type of Celtic jewelry that isn’t a ring. Women love wearing earrings, necklaces, bracelets and even anklets. Get a gold (or white gold) jewelry item that has Celtic knots worked into it. This type of gift can be given on its own. It can also be given as part of a set with Celtic rings. The more special the woman in your life is, the more that you’re going to want to give her!

Why Buy a Claddagh Ring?

Posted on: July 15th, 2009 by Sine Treanor No Comments

The Claddagh ring is one of the most popular pieces of Celtic jewelry out there. These Celtic rings are exchanged between people who love one another and wish to show their commitment to each other. Although they are most commonly considered to be Celtic engagement rings or Celtic weddings rings, Claddagh rings may also be given to a good friend for whom you have great feelings. If you believe in the importance of friendships and romantic relationships in your life then you may want to consider purchasing one of these Celtic rings for your loved one.

Claddagh Wedding Ring

Claddagh Wedding Ring

The main reason that you would purchase a Claddagh ring is to give someone a token of your affection for them. Of course, you can make this same gesture with any type of jewelry. However, the Claddagh ring is particularly special. Because of the popularity of this type of ring, most people know that it’s a really special ring even if they aren’t familiar with other Celtic traditions. The symbol used for this ring is easily recognizable.

These Celtic rings bear a symbol that holds a lot of meaning for the Celtic people. It has two hands that are embracing with a heart in between them. The symbol, in its entirety, is capped by a crown. These elements are symbolic of friendship, love and loyalty. When you give the gift of a Claddagh ring, you are conveying to them that you value these features in your relationship.

One of the most important times to consider getting a Claddagh ring is for your wedding. These Celtic wedding rings emphasize the importance of all three of the features that are symbolized by the ring. Celtic engagement rings are not just about solidifying your love. They are about the growth of love out of friendship and about the loyalty that you’ll share for the rest of your lives. For this reason, Celtic wedding rings may be considered by many to have more meaning than other wedding rings.

Claddagh rings are great because of the spectrum of feelings that they are designed to celebrate. If you have a friend that you care about it, these Celtic rings are perfect. If you are falling in love with someone and want to celebrate that, these Celtic rings are great for that too. And they last all the way through weddings and lifelong marriages. How many rings can you say that about?

Top 10 Celtic Traditions

Posted on: July 12th, 2009 by Sine Treanor No Comments

The Celtic people were an amazing group who left behind a long and interesting history. Even today, many people enjoy learning about the traditions that were important to these people. The Celts enjoyed many different rituals and traditions. However, there are about ten Celtic traditions that are of utmost importance if you’re interested in this history. They fall into three basic categories: traditions related to Celtic jewelry and design, traditions related to celebration and traditions related to worship.

Traditions related to Jewelry and Design

The Celtic people had many traditions related to the design of jewelry and general creative design. The core design used in jewelry is a very distinct type of design known as Celtic Design. It uses interlocking patterns that are easy to distinguish. This design is especially common to see in Celtic rings. It was a tradition to use this design for Celtic engagement rings and Claddagh wedding rings. However, it was also used in many other types of jewelry.

Traditions Related to Celebration

Many of the traditions that were important to the Celtic people were related to get-togethers and celebrations. Five of those traditions were:

1. Irish language. The modern-day Irish language derives from the traditional language of the Celtic people.
2. Craic. This is a type of conversation that is essentially comprised of lively gossip. It’s popular to enjoy this tradition with friends and family.
3. Ceili. This is a traditional type of Celtic party where everyone gathers for singing, dancing and other festivities.
4. Certain types of Musical Instruments. The music for parties and celebrations was made by traditional Celtic musical instruments such as tin whistles and certain types of musical pipes.
5. Hurling. This is a type of game that was, and still is, popular with the Celtic people. They would play it together at gatherings.

Traditions Related to Worship

In addition to the general celebratory traditions, the Celtic people had traditions specific to their methods of worship.

1. Celtic Crosses. Celtic churches traditionally used a certain type of cross known as the Celtic cross. It’s a stone crucifix with a circle as part of the design.
2. St. Brigid’s Crosses. This cross is a different type of cross that was popular with the Celtic people. It is used to ward off evil spirits.
3. Worship of Water. The Celtic people believed in the importance of water and worshipped it accordingly. There are a lot of smaller traditions related to this worship.
4. Worship of Fairy Trees. The Celtic people traditionally believed in fairies. These fairies lived in trees that could not be cut down because they were considered sacred.
5. Goddesses and Gods. Many Celtic people believed in deities, and an estimated 33 were of main importance, however 374 Celtic deities exist on record. Some of the famous are: Arawn, Brigid, Cernunnos, Cerridwen, Danu, Gerne, Lugh, Rhiannon, and Taranis.

All of these traditions live on today in the hearts of the people who study and celebrate the ancient ways of the Celtics.

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