Online Celtic Jewelry and Celtic Costume Jewelry
In our Celtic jewelry store Spain, we are proud to present the best of this ancient Celtic craftsmanship with our collection of handcrafted Celtic jewelry. These pieces of jewelry and costume jewelry are handmade by Irish artisans using high-quality materials like silver and rhodium. Among the most popular with our customers is silver Celtic jewelry. If your budget is a bit tighter, you can opt for rhodium. Most of our pieces are Celtic pendants, ideal for gifting and easy to wear on all occasions. You can choose, for example, between the classic Celtic cross, the ever-popular Claddagh ring (commonly known as the Irish ring), the timeless Celtic knot, the more contemporary Tree of Life pendant, or the shamrock pendant, you're sure to find a memorable gift in our magnificent range of Celtic jewelry for sale in Spain.
Celtic Jewelry History
The origins of Celtic jewelry are thought to date back to 2000 B.C., when Celtic artisans began using materials such as silver and gold to create exquisite jewelry adorned with Celtic symbols. Although time has passed and the manufacturing process has evolved, what endures is the meaning that the ancient Celtic symbols reflected in these pieces.
So, while the styles may have changed, what remains very evident is the meaning, which makes Celtic jewelry still appreciated worldwide, beyond the green shores of Ireland. The most representative example of Celtic jewelry, the Tara brooch, dates from the 8th century and is proudly displayed at the National Museum of Ireland. Its stunning design still inspires Celtic jewelry designers to this day, continuing a millennia-old tradition.
Celtic Symbols
While much of what we know about the Celts, their culture, and history is based on what was written by ancient Greeks and Romans, the artwork and other cultural remnants of the ancient Celtic people help a great deal in giving us an idea of their traditions and customs, their spirituality, and their beliefs. Celtic symbols represent part of that legacy, but let's look at the most well-known ones.
Triskelion
The triskelion has been one of the most commonly used Celtic symbols throughout history. Many of the ancient Celtic symbols were related to some form of trinity and/or things of a triple nature. The triskelion was also a symbol of strength in Celtic culture as it represents the will to advance to overcome adverse conditions one might face. The triskelion symbol seems to move, and in that sense, it is also considered the symbol of progress, personal growth, and improvement.
Triquetra
The triquetra, or Celtic trinity knot, is also known as the Celtic triangle. The symbol of the triquetra was used to represent the Great Mother, a lunar goddess worshiped by the Celts, who was associated with the three phases of the moon. The triquetra symbol has been used to represent many different concepts throughout time.
Tree of Life
Crann Bethadh, the Celtic Tree of Life, is much more than a single trunk born from roots below and extending upwards with branches above; it is the symbol of all life on the planet, born from the earth and sustained by the power of the Universe.
Claddagh Ring
The Claddagh rings are based on fede rings, European rings whose design dates back to Roman times. The heart on the ring represents love, while the hands joined together represent unity and promises, the crown represents loyalty, and the heart in the hands represents belonging and the sacrifice that means saying "I come to you with all my heart."
Celtic Cross
As one of the most common Celtic symbols, the Celtic cross has significant cultural and religious importance. Realizing the importance of the sun and its life-giving power to the pagans, Saint Patrick decided to combine the Christian cross with the Celtic circle, which represents eternity. Another theory suggests that the Celtic cross derives from what was known as the Sun Cross to the ancient Celts. Over time, the Celtic cross even evolved into what is now known as the high cross, in other words, the cross with a longer lower arm.
Pentagram or Symbol of the Five Folds
While it is difficult to determine the exact meaning of most Celtic symbols, the most common interpretation suggests that the symbol of the five folds represents the balance of the universe. Additionally, considering the spirit as the fifth element, some experts suggest that the symbol of the five folds could be accepted as the symbol of the fifth elements.
Celtic Jewelry as a Gift
A perfect and distinctive Irish gift in meaning, style, and splendor, the range of Celtic jewelry available includes Celtic rings, bracelets, Celtic pendants, Celtic earrings, brooches, Celtic amulets, and much more. Whatever the occasion, you can choose Celtic jewelry as a gift for birthdays or Celtic jewelry gifts for Christmas, as well as for special occasions. What is certain is that by choosing one of our Celtic jewelry pieces as a gift, you are giving a precious piece of Ireland filled with the ancestral meanings of the Celtic symbols reflected and transmitted through them.
