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Religious Jewelry – the Beauty of Celtic Religious Jewelry
Oct 23rd
The Celtic art and culture became popular because of the elements of both European and Indian heritage in it. Celtic music is still very much liked in all parts of the world and so is Celtic jewelry. Some people wear Celtic religious jewelry merely to follow fashion because it is a mixture of antique designs and modern artwork. These jewelry articles are now widely available on the internet in the form of cross pendants, Claddagh rings, and Shamrock jewelry articles including beautiful pendants and charms. Four-leaf clover charms in gold, silver and platinum are also highly appreciated all over the world.
Authentic Celtic jewelry is very beautiful and eye-catching. Many people like to wear these items as symbols of fashion and style. Lovely hand carved rings with gemstones and diamonds are also exchanged by the bride and the bridegroom on their wedding in many cultures. Celtic spiral and tied-knot rings are particularly notable and famous all over the world. These rings are available in silver, yellow gold and white gold and are quite affordable. A serpent forming a celtic knot is a popular design in these kinds of jewelry articles.
Celtic crosses in the category of religious jewelry come in various styles and designs. They are available in the price range of $50 to $500 depending on their material and the quality of gemstones or diamonds used on them. Pure gold crosses and crucifixes are liked by a lot of people out there because of their beauty and charm. Carnandonagh, 4 Gospels and Duleek cross pendants are beautiful and unique. The Carnandonagh cross is named after St. Patrick. Some of these pendants come with chains, while others are sold without chains. You can find sterling silver and gold charms and crosses at reasonable prices.
Loose charms and crosses can also be found in this category which can be used in all kinds of jewelry making projects. The Celtic cross is a bit different from the traditional cross as it comes with a ring or circle which represents eternity and never-ending love bestowed by God upon mankind. This concept is depicted in almost all Celtic religious jewelry articles. Handmade Irish and Scottish jewelry is admired by stylish and devout people. Authentic Celtic jewelry made in Ireland including two-tone and double-sided crosses, and gemstone and sterling silver cross pendants can be found online.
Among Celtic religious jewelry, four-leaf clover pendants and charms are also worn as lucky jewelry articles. Many people believe that wearing such signs and symbols can bring them good luck or good fortune. The peace sign and the number 7 are also worn as beautiful charms in bracelets and chains. In addition to these, you can also find replica crosses of Moone, Ardboe, Drumcliffe, Durrow and Ahenny. These replica cross pendants come very inexpensive and are truly magnificent. You can find them in the price range of $70 to $100 which is quite affordable. Celtic cross pendants with real gemstones are also admired across the globe.
If you are looking for exceptional and beautiful Celtic jewelry, do check out these unique and attractive religious articles.
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Happy Celtic New Year’s
Nov 2nd
Samhain, or Halloween marks the end of the light half of the year and the beginning of the dark half in the Celtic calendar. It may seem odd to think of November 1 as New Year’s Day, but perhaps no stranger than January 1, which is, after all, the heart of winter. A more intuitive New Year’s Day would probably be the start of Spring, around March 21. However, it’s interesting to contemplate why the Celts chose the time of year when winter was approaching to mark the New Year.
Samhain, which was the largest celebration in medieval Ireland, lasting for three days, is also the name of the month of November in Irish and Scottish. It marks the final harvest, as well as being a time to honor the dead. It is also believed to be a time when the “veil” between worlds -the world of the living and the world of the dead- is thinnest. This is the origin of modern Halloween ghosts, witches and so forth.
Wiccan and Celtic Re-constructionist pagans also honor Samhain as the highest holy day. They generally follow the Celtic Wheel of the Year, which is marked by the four seasonal changes (the solstices and equinoxes) and four festivals, Beltane, Samhain, Lughnasa and Imbolc. While the ancient and medieval Celts probably did not follow this calendar precisely, it is based on some of the traditional Celtic festivals and honors the Celtic practice of following the cycles of nature.
Some religious fundamentalists, meanwhile, see Halloween or Samhain as satanic or a celebration of heathen gods. While the latter may be true from a Christian (or monotheistic) point of view, the notion that pagan beliefs are satanic is not accurate. The fact is, paganism originates from a world view that did not recognize a single malevolent entity such as Satan or the Devil, so such an entity was neither worshipped nor feared or hated.
Many Celtic Christians have integrated the traditions of their pagan ancestors with Christian beliefs. For example, November 1 is also All Saints Day. The other pagan festivals have been similarly “updated” with Christian interpretations.
Whatever path you follow, Happy Celtic New Year!
