A Brief Introduction of the Meaning in Celtic Knot Rings
Sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect Celtic knot wedding rings. Celtic rings for women, unlike most other items of jewelry, are not a fashion accessory. 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 Ring is a very popular design for both women & men’s Celtic rings. The story behind the Claddagh ring is that an Irish man was being shipped off to slavery and was kidnapped by pirates and sold to a Moorish goldsmith who realized his talent & & taught him the goldsmith trade & craft. When the slaves were given freedom in 1689 Joyce decided to return to Ireland where he found that his sweetheart had waited for him. Joyce presented her with a ring which symbolised their friendship, love & loyalty. This was the first Claddagh ring. While two men were digging for potatoes they found a chalice. This was the Ardagh Chalice. It is believed to be either early ninth or late eight century & is the best example of the craftsmanship of this time. The design of the Warrior Ring is taken from the pattern & shield on the chalice. This become associated with associated with strength & loyalty.
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 & companionship. Within these styles there are many different combinations of the symbols. 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.
