A Quick Review of the Symbolism in Celtic Knot Rings
The design of mens Celtic rings have always been popular, but with more & more men wearing wedding rings they are now experiencing yet another growth in popularity. Gold Celtic rings, unlike most other items of jewelry, are not a fashion accessory. If you want to make sure that your Celtic claddagh rings do not go out of fashion and end up in the bottom of a jewelry box then you need to make sure by buy something with meaning.
The importance of this item of jewelry is well matched to the symbolism behind the Celtic jewelry designs. There are many different styles of Celtic jewelry, however, there are three which are increasingly being chosen as wedding rings and signs of commitment. Here is a brief guide to their meaning.
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 & the knot are symbols are partnership and companionship. Within these styles there are many different combinations of the symbols. You will now quite often see a Claddagh ring with either the knot or weave pattern around the remaining band of the ring.
