Throughout the world, people study the crafts and language to understand a foreign culture. Every culture expresses their ideas differently. One of the crafts people have been practicing for centuries is jewelry making. The Chinese are known for using jade in their jewelry so it can bring good fortune to the wearer. For the Celtic people, their jewelry truly is an expression of their culture. The commonly found Celtic jewelry worn today include various Celtic rings such as Claddagh rings, Celtic crosses and Celtic knot jewelry.



The traditions behind Celtic rings goes back thousands of years. Used much like other Western cultures, Celtic rings were exchanged between people who wanted to be married. The main difference in many of these rings was that they include interlocking shapes like spirals and loops that made them quite different from other jewelry.

The symbolism of love and friendship are contained in Celtic rings. The Celtic symbols intertwine on the ring and carry significant symbolism to every couple considering marriage. It is well-documented that the ancient Celts used the symbols of the Claddagh to indicate that marriage is a strong friendship where love prevails throughout any difficulty that may arise. As such, Celtic rings have become popular jewelry pieces especially as Celtic engagement rings and wedding rings.

In the case of Claddagh rings and other Celtic jewelry pieces, it is not a requirement for one to be engaged or married to enjoy the beauty of this jewelry. This is because the particular way the ring is worn signifies whether or not the person is romantically attached. Unmarried individuals may wear Claddagh rings with the heart facing outward. For attached or married couples, wearing the heart inwards sends the message that the wearer is not available for a romantic fling.

The rich meanings behind the Celtic symbols representing love, connection, family and friendship are ideals that truly never goes out of style.

With the growing popularity of Celtic jewelry, beautiful pieces like Celtic rings can be found at many places offline and online. Many established brick and mortar stores have a selection of Celtic pieces available. In any event, if you can't find a piece at the physical store, you can always try online.

Beware of cheap, mass-market imitations at stores. Make sure you check out the origin of the jewelry pieces being sold so you know that you are getting an authentic Celtic ring. One of the best places is online since the internet offers the widest range available and it truly is a global marketplace where anyone can browse and buy an item 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You can find jewelers located in Ireland or Scotland who are willing to ship handcrafted items direct to your door. The advantage of shopping online is often you can customize the jewelry to your exact specifications whereas offline in the brick and mortar stores, there is a limited selection available and customizing a Celtic ring can take a longer time because of their buying channels.