Celtic Jewelry

Purchasing a Claddagh ring is a momentous occasion that should be treasured. Customers often have many questions about what makes this iconic Irish ring so distinctive, regardless of whether you are purchasing it for yourself or as a present for someone else. In order to make the process of purchasing a Claddagh Ring easier for you, we have created a list of questions that are often asked at the time of purchase.

The bagpipes are a kind of woodwind instrument that have reeds that are enclosed and are supplied air from a bag that acts as a continual reservoir of air. Most people associate the bagpipes with Scotland, but it has a rich history with the Irish too. The Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe and the Irish Uillean Pipes are the two most popular bagpipes.

The most well-known variant of Irish Claddagh rings is the Fenian Claddagh ring. This particular Claddagh differs from others in that it does not include a crown on top of the heart.

The usage of marcasite, a gemstone that is both glossy and has a faint golden sheen, dates back thousands of years in the world of jewelry. Even though it was worn by ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Egyptians, as well as the Incas of South America, and was made trendy by both Queen Victoria and the Art Nouveau movement, marcasite is still a very popular gemstone today.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Celtic symbols and the meanings they represent are deeply ingrained in Irish history and culture. The ancient Celts carried several symbols with them to Ireland, including the Celtic Knot and the Celtic Cross. These symbols date back thousands of years. The following list provides explanations of some of the most well-known Celtic symbols.

The sapphire, which is also known as the September birthstone, is a prized jewel that dates back thousands of years. Despite the fact that the word “sapphire” most often refers to the blue version of the mineral corundum, this birthstone for September is available in a wide range of other hues as well.

According to Oxford Languages the literal definition of Celtic is is relating to the Celts or their languages, which constitute a branch of the Indo-European family and include Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton, Manx, Cornish, and several extinct pre-Roman languages such as Gaulish. The term “Celtic” is used to refer to persons who trace their ancestry back to one of the present Celtic territories located in the westernmost parts of Europe.