Celtic Jewellery - motifs and symbolism

The origins of Celtic art are in the late Iron Age, also called "La Tene period. However, there were large chronological and regional differences.

The Celts, the spiritual significance of her jewelry was far more important than the mere ornament the neck or wrist. Celtic jewelry was worn as a talisman or amulet and should help people in difficult situations more or protect them.

The used patterns and symbols are of timeless beauty, and be sure to also rediscovered and so today want to wear.

The really dominant symbol in Celtic cultures was the trinity. It could consist of three intertwined triangles Triquetta called or three spaced spirals, the Triskele. The Trinity is not only a meaningful significance. First, it stands for the elements, water, fire and air, but also for the resume, past, present and future. In some regions, meant the trinity and girls, women and old woman. Especially the Triquetta was often a symbol of femininity. With many other Celtic motifs, such as the "Celtic horses" you find these basic shapes. Always they are arranged in three parts and symmetrical.

Another often-used symbol is the Celtic knot. He stands for infinity, an eternal constant cycle of birth, life and death. It is available in infinite variety, but always there is no beginning and no end. That is why it is also called endless knot. Triquetta, Triskele and Celtic knots were, and are, the most commonly used Celtic symbols.

Very well known, and especially worn for days like today, is the tree of life. It establishes a connection between heaven and earth represent the world as a great tree whose roots go deep into the earth, and whose branches extend far into the sky. The Tree of Life provides the balance and harmony between the two worlds.

Long the Celtic motifs were forgotten. But for several years just attained quality jewelry with Celtic motifs a growing fan base. The designs are not only timeless and beautiful, but are also now supported particularly like because of their great importance force. Celtic jewelry is there now for a variety of materials and in different variants, so that might be something for everyone here.