A Short Overview of the Symbolism in Celtic Knot Rings
The design of Celtic knot wedding rings have always been popular, but with more & more men wearing wedding rings they are now experiencing yet another growth in popularity. Most people will wear Celtic rings for women for two reasons, either as a fashion accessory or because it means something to them. Celtic claddagh rings worn as a sign of commitment.
The importance of this item of jewelry is well matched to the symbolism behind the Celtic jewelry designs. Celtic jewelry makes the perfect gift as it is striking to look at, while being full of symbolism and intrigue. Below is a brief description of these three designs.
The Claddagh is two hands holding a heart and the heart wears a crown. The Claddagh is popular around the world because of the story behind the first ever Claddagh ring. In brief an Irish man called Robert Joyce was sold to a Moorish goldsmith. This goldsmith taught him is trade and when the slaves were given freedom in 1689 Robert return to his home in Ireland where his sweetheart had waited for him. He presented her with a ring which depicted the hands of friendship, the love they shared and the loyalty they had to their love. It is this story which so many people want to share with their loved ones. The Spirals are usually found in single, doubles or triples. They have a pre-Christian meaning.
The Weave and Knot Design Ring uses the simpler designs found on a lot of Celtic pieces. The weave and the knot are symbols are partnership and companionship. Of course you can always choose your Celtic jewelry rings because you like the way they look. The Claddagh, as with many of the men’s Celtic rings, can either have the shape of the ring formed by the pattern or the patterns can be more delicately engraved into a plain band.
