| If you've got any Irish blood in your veins -- or | | | | and Holy Spirit. The unending nature of the knot |
| even if you simply have a fascination with the | | | | has a more general connection with the concept |
| culture and traditions of the Emerald Isle -- then | | | | of eternity.Knots and weave designs used in Irish |
| chances are that Celtic jewelry appeals to you. | | | | wedding rings also recall the gorgeous illuminations |
| It's just one of the several reasons why many | | | | found in medieval manuscripts. Chief among these |
| couples today are choosing Celtic wedding rings to | | | | is the Book of Kells, produced by Celtic monks |
| symbolize their love and commitment to each | | | | around 800 A.D., in which the text of the Gospels |
| other.The romantic tradition of Irish wedding rings | | | | is finely decorated with lavish detail.Claddagh |
| goes back many hundreds of years. Celtic jewelry | | | | symbols: The Claddagh ring named after a village |
| incorporates several of the motifs and designs | | | | near Galway in Ireland, dates back to the 17th |
| that can also be found on ancient rock carvings, | | | | century and the story of an Irish seafarer who |
| crosses and manuscripts. Some of these symbols | | | | was captured by pirates, sold into slavery and |
| have a special spiritual significance; others, an | | | | eventually became the apprentice of a Moorish |
| elemental association that links them to the | | | | goldsmith. The Claddagh design incorporates the |
| natural world.Symbols and Motifs in Celtic Wedding | | | | motif of two hands holding a heart, decorated |
| RingsWhile some scholars maintain that the true | | | | with a crown or fleur de lys. It's traditionally worn |
| meaning of symbols in Celtic culture is uncertain, | | | | on the right hand with the heart pointing outward |
| many people admire its art and jewelry for the | | | | before courtship, and pointing inward on betrothal. |
| spiritual associations and messages that they | | | | The ring is later worn on the left hand, again with |
| interpret from it. Celtic wedding bands often | | | | the heart pointing inward, after marriage.Celtic |
| feature design elements such as these:The ring | | | | wedding rings are often made of gold or white |
| itself: as in other cultures, the wedding band | | | | gold, platinum or silver and can be worn by men |
| symbolizes a never-ending devotion. In this sense, | | | | or women alike.While those of Irish descent have |
| the ring becomes more than just a piece of | | | | a particular affinity with Celtic jewelry, it also has |
| jewelry -- it's a token of the unity of the married | | | | a special charm for those who appreciate its |
| couple that is worn for a lifetime. Knots: these are | | | | meanings and decorative qualities. Celtic wedding |
| some of the most distinctive motifs in Celtic art. | | | | bands in particular are a beautiful expression of |
| The Trinity Knot is a favorite emblem found on | | | | enduring love and a lifetime's affection.Carole |
| Irish wedding rings and has been given both | | | | Anderson is a business writer and contributor to |
| Christian and pagan associations. The Trinity Knot | | | | Dream Wedding Rings for discussion and ideas on |
| is formed from a single coil that wraps around | | | | how to select the perfect ring for you and your |
| itself to produce a triangular design, which can be | | | | partner. As well as information on Celtic Wedding |
| taken to represent the central mystery of the | | | | Rings, find out about choosing gold, diamond, |
| Christian faith: God in three persons, Father, Son | | | | platinum, titanium or other kinds of wedding bands. |