celtic cross

The Celtic Cross symbolizes a rich tapestry of history, faith, and artistry, deeply rooted in the ancient Celtic culture and embraced in modern times through exquisite jewelry designs by The Irish Jewelry Company. This iconic emblem, blending Christian and ancient Celtic symbols, represents a profound connection to heritage and spirituality, beautifully manifested in jewelry that carries the legacy of Celtic craftsmanship and tradition.

The Quinn Harp Cross, standing proudly at approximately 11 feet high, holds a significant historical and cultural legacy among the ruins of the Quinn Friary in County Clare. Originally established as a Franciscan Friary in 1433, the Quinn Friary was constructed within the remains of an ancient Anglo-Norman castle.

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 Celtic cross is a variant of the Christian cross that first appeared in Ireland, France, and Great Britain during the Early Middle Ages. It is distinguished by the presence of a nimbus or ring.

The Celtic Cross is well-known as a representation of Irish culture across the world. Discover more about the beautiful stone monuments’ distinguishing characteristics, origin, history, functions, symbolism, and significance.

Irish jewelry is steeped in Irish tradition and Celtic symbolism. It is full of mysticism and deep spiritual meaning, representing love, life cycles and faith.  Irish symbols in Irish jewelry can be traced back directly to folklore told through the centuries and ancient Celtic manuscript drawings. The popularity of Irish jewelry around the world has really taken off in recent years as many people taken an interest in the deeper meaning of talismans, objects of faith and symbols of life.  Irish jewelry is not just for the Irish anymore.

The Celtic cross is one of the most revered symbols of Ireland and of Irish culture. Few symbols are as renowned as the embodiment of Celtic Christianity like the Celtic cross worldwide. The Celtic Cross is basically a Latin cross with a circle of light, or a halo intersecting it. This cross also known as the Irish cross or the cross of Iona is a famous Christian symbol that has its roots in paganism. The cross with a circle of light emerged in France and Britain in the middle ages and predates Christianity. It was adopted by Irish missionaries from the 9th through the 12th centuries.

Saint Patrick is also credited with teaching the Irish about the Holy Trinity by showing people the shamrock, a 3-leaved clover. Legend also says St. Patrick, while preaching Christianity drew a cross through a Celtic circle symbolic of the moon Goddess.