Gaeilge or Irish is one of the oldest languages in Europe. It is part of a group oflanguages called Celtic languages which includes others such as Welsh, Cornish,Manx and more. It has been spoken on the island of Ireland for a couple ofthousand years and today it is considered an endangered language but it is…
Polishing your Celtic design Jewelry – and Helpful Sizing Tips.
All sterling silver Celtic design jewelry tarnishes due to oxidation when exposed to air and the natural acidity in our skin. There are few very good polishes available that work well on silver, gold and other types of metals. Be careful with some of these liquid dip cleaners as some are much too harsh and…
More great Celtic Jewelry Gift Giving Ideas.
As a company, we have traveled for many years throughout the country marketing our Celtic design sterling silver jewelry at Irish festivals and Scottish Highland games, and have found the following pieces to be very popular. Of course, there is a variety of other Celtic design jewelry on our site — whether it be a…
Our Top Ten Gift Giving Ideas for Celtic Design Jewelry
Our Top Ten Gift Giving Ideas for Celtic Design Jewelry. What follows are some suggestions for choosing a really nice Celtic Ring, or Necklace, from our wide array of Celtic Knot designs. The Origins and History of Gift Giving Gift giving has been a long tradition that dates back thousands of years . As…
How to wear a Claddagh Ring and the story behind it.
The Claddagh ring, pronounced (Klah – Duh) – (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is the traditional token of loyalty and friendship as well as romantic love. The Hands represent friendship, the Heart, love and the Crown, signifies loyalty. The Wearing of the Claddagh: According to Irish legend, a Claddagh ring was worn with the intention of conveying the wearer’s relationship status: On…
A little Background on Celtic Knot designs — their origin and meaning.
History Historians believe the origins of the Celtic knot could date back as far as to 500 B.C, although no one is absolutely sure. What we do know is that Celtic knot designs can be dated back to at least the 3rd-4th century. Abstract in composition, each design is believed to have held special significance. When it…
Celtic Designs
Celtic knot designs can be dated back to at least the 3rd-4th century, if not earlier. Celtic Knots were often found engraved into stone at burial sites, such as Newgrange, the 5,000-year-old prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland. Each design is believed to have held a special significance They are believed to have represented faith,…