Celtic Jewelry

Celtic Jewelry is one of my most admired forms of Celtic art. As I have mentioned before, Celtic art and history are my passions.

As usual, my favorite pieces of Celtic jewelry come from the ancient past. But today’s jewelry is not that much different. As Celts, we still wear brooches, necklaces, rings, and other items that echo the styling of the ancient Celts. Even torcs are making a comeback with history enthusiasts, myself included.

As for ancient jewelry, I admire several specific pieces. I am endlessly impressed with the craftsmanship of the ancient Celts and what the accomplished. May people cannot do such tasks even with the help of machinery. But the ancients did it all from what they got from the earth. I do not think many people give ancient artifacts the appreciation they truly deserve. And so much can be learned from them.

When you type in a search for Celtic jewelry, what you get is mostly shopping websites that sell Celtic rings, specifically Claddaghs. I always knew Claddaghs to be Irish rings of love, but did not know what they meant exactly until recently. Claddaghs are as symbol of not only love, but friendship and loyalty as well. You can learn more about the Claddagh on the Celtic Symbol Dictionary.

My favorite modern Celtic jewelry is of course the sterling silver Knotwork rings, earrings, and necklaces usually found in matching sets. Several years ago, my mother gave me a Knotwork ring with a blue glass stone. It has always been my favorite ring and the stone is the same color as my birthstone. There are other rings similar to it, but I have not seen one that is identical.

Celtic jewelry is some of the most beautiful jewelry in the world. It is worn by not just those with a Celtic heritage, but by other who also appreciate its beauty.

Read more about historical and modern Celtic Jewelry.