| "The French were bred to die for love/they | | | | knotwork design, used in Celtic wedding bands |
| delight in fighting duels, | | | | and Celtic wedding rings, is inspired by |
| | | | designs found on the pages of Irish |
| But I prefer a man who lives/And gives | | | | illuminated manuscripts such as the Book of |
| expensive jewels. | | | | Kells and the famous high cross.The Trinity |
| | | | Knot Design - Celtic wedding bands and Celtic |
| A kiss on the hand may be quite continental | | | | cross items feature the Trinity Knot design. |
| But diamonds are a girl's best friend..."Can | | | | The three-sided Trinity Knot is a Celtic |
| anyone forget the seductive chanting of | | | | knotwork design, that symbolizes the |
| Marilyn Monroe in the Hollywood classic, | | | | Christian Trinity, and its interwoven lines |
| "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", flaunting the | | | | are often found decorating the pages of |
| eternal love of women for expensive jewels? | | | | illuminated manuscripts such as The Book of |
| Yes, whether you are seeking traditional | | | | Kells and often carved on stone Celtic |
| Irish jewelry or ethnic Celtic jewelry today, | | | | crosses.Celtic Warrior Shield Design - One of |
| the pristine charm of expensive ethnic | | | | the finest examples of the 8th century metal |
| jewelry has always been hard to resist for | | | | work - The Chalice was discovered in 1868 by |
| any female who loves beauty, femininity and | | | | two men digging in a ring fort in Ardagh, Co. |
| the timeless elegance of traditional | | | | Limerick. This celtic warrior shield design, |
| jewelry.Make an overpowering style statement | | | | which is inspired by the gold filigree band |
| with the traditional handcrafted Irish | | | | on the Chalice and the shield decorations are |
| jewelryThe Irish Jewelry making dates back to | | | | mostly used in Irish rings especially in the |
| the ancient times. Magnificent metalwork | | | | mens wedding bands.Have seen the overwhelming |
| samples have been discovered that were made | | | | popularity of Irish and Celtic wedding bands |
| during the period of 2000 B.C and the 500 | | | | in recent times and wondering what effected |
| A.D., which means when Egyptians were busy | | | | the revival of the traditional Celtic |
| building the pyramids the Celts were crafting | | | | designerwork? Well, tresses of magnificently |
| fine carvings on the metals. So, there is a | | | | crafted Celtic jewelry of the 2000 B.C. have |
| history behind the Finer Irish jewelry | | | | been found and you can still see those |
| craftsmanship that we see these days. There | | | | extraordinary works on Gold and Silver at the |
| is rich tradition of jewelry making that have | | | | National Museum of Ireland. This tradition of |
| made the Irish Rings, Irish Pendants, Celtic | | | | Celtic jewelry is still going on and Ireland |
| cross Celtic wedding bands some of the most | | | | is one of the few countries of the world |
| desired jewelry items of the world.From ages | | | | where every piece of jewelry is checked and |
| the Irish jewelry makers have been using some | | | | marked with guarantee. These factors of |
| authentic Celtic symbols or motifs in the | | | | traditional designs like the Celtic KnotWork |
| jewelry items and these designs have now | | | | and the assurance of quality, has made the |
| became synonymous with the Irish jewelry. You | | | | Celtic jewelry popular throughout the |
| can often see these designs in the Irish | | | | globe.Traditional Irish jewelry makes the |
| rings including the Celtic wedding rings and | | | | best Irish gifts to offer someone you love. |
| the Celtic cross items and in mens wedding | | | | While giving these Irish gifts to someone you |
| bands.The Claddagh Design - There many | | | | are actually presenting him or her, a piece |
| stories behind the evolution of the Claddagh | | | | of rich cultural heritage of Ireland, as |
| design and the most famous of them goes like | | | | these beautifully crafted Irish jewelry |
| this. In the ancient fishing village of | | | | products are designed with authentic Irish |
| Claddagh, located near the City of Galway on | | | | motifs including the famous Celtic knotwork |
| the Western coast of Ireland, there lived a | | | | design, the Claddagh design, Trinity knot |
| man called Richard Joyce. One day he was | | | | design etc.As for example the Claddagh |
| captured by the pirates and they sold them to | | | | design, which is the most celebrated Irish |
| a rich Turkish goldsmith. In course of time | | | | motif symbolizing love and friendship, is |
| Richard himself became a master craftsman and | | | | considered one of the best Irish gifts among |
| after he was freed from slavery he came back | | | | couples and friends. Exchanging Irish gifts |
| to his old village. There a young girl, the | | | | of Claddagh rings has been a much practiced |
| love of Richard, was waiting for him all | | | | custom even among the pen pals and distant |
| these4 years. Richard presented her with a | | | | friends. Explore their pleasures with them as |
| Gold Claddagh ring which is now the most | | | | you bring smiles to the faces of your dear |
| famous gift of Love and Friendship all over | | | | ones!Lopa Bhattacharya (Banerjee) is a |
| the world. This Claddagh ring features a | | | | content writer/developer for overseas/Indian |
| heart in the middle of the ring with a crown | | | | corporate website projects, CD-Rom |
| on top of it and the heart is hold by two | | | | presentations, brochures, flyers and other |
| hands. The Claddagh rings are one of the most | | | | communication materials. Have worked on SEO |
| preferred designs among the Celtic wedding | | | | copywriting projects on varied themes ranging |
| rings. Even the mens wedding bands also | | | | from travel, hotel industry, photography, web |
| feature this famous design to celebrate | | | | design and software development to US-based |
| eternal love and togetherness.The Celtic Knot | | | | clubs and network communities. Does freelance |
| Work Design - The traditional Celtic | | | | writing assignments for the print and web |
| knotwork, symbolizes the interconnectedness | | | | media featuring women, children, health, |
| of life, things without beginnings or ends, | | | | literature, art, and media. |
| and the continuing spiritual journey. This | | | | |