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Celtic denotes a people who are descended from one of the original seven Celtic "fringe" provinces of W. Europe- Brittany, Cornwall, Galicia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales. The Celts did not live as a single organized nation, and are difficult to pin down to one specific way of life.
The Celts lived in the centuries around the birth of Christ . The oldest remnants of Celtic culture can be found close to Eastern France, N. Italy, S. Germany, Belgium, N. Switzerland, Austria, Turkey and Spain. The word CELT itself was derived from the name Keltoi, given by the ancient Greeks to all those who lived north of the Alps.
The Celts were not a people for writing things down. They passed down their traditions and their history by word of mouth and later in their artwork and symbolism. Celtic symbolism explains how they felt about the universe, life, death and the result of the changing seasons, so important to people who lived off the land. Celtic Symbolism reflects the human spirit, the ambitions and desires, aspirations and fears, and beliefs of the "otherworld" of fellow humans two thousand years ago.
Our Jewelry reflects our Celtic heritage using symbols passed down from as long ago as the 8th century B.C. The Celtic symbols used in our jewelry can have various meanings depending on the tribe, the time period , and the favored Celtic gods.
Local Celtic artisans adapted ideas to produce wonderfully intricate designs based on simple motifs using gold, bronze, and sterling silver. They created marvelous ornaments that were remarkably sophisticated. Triskeles, Spirals, animal motifs and crosses, alone or woven into Celtic knot work designs. These knotwork designs were woven into Celtic knotwork band rings, torcs, bracelets, earrings, Celtic wedding bands, and legendary Celtic pendants.
Celtic tribal symbols were worn to represent power and unity. Romantic Celtic symbols reflect spiritual belief and kinship. Celtic jewelry was traded by aristocrats across the Mediterranean because of its beauty and craftsmanship. Now Celtic jewelry is worn by people all over the world who appreciate its appealing intricate beauty and powerful symbolism.
