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Celtic Wedding Bands: The Origin and the Craftsmanship
There are many couples, even those who are not Irish, who prefer to have Celtic wedding bands. This is probably because these wedding rings are not merely silver or gold bands but they carry with them a long tradition and history as well as a wealth of symbolism. It is not surprising that there are a lot of these couples who want to know what is really behind the silver or gold Celtic wedding bands that they have chosen.
The Origin of the Celtic Wedding Bands
Celtic wedding bands originate from Ireland. The Celts were people who lived in the country and other parts of Central and Western Europe during the first millennium BC. Most of the Celtic wedding bands get their designs from manuscripts belonging to the Irish, and the Book of Kells is a great example of these. The influences that can be seen in the designs of Celtic wedding rings come from the Irish church and partly from the Christian missionaries. This is because these were the main religious influences that dominated the Celtic religion.
Celtic wedding bands are known to be among the most traditional wedding rings and are quite popular up to this day. In the early days though, these bands represented status and wealth as well as fidelity. They have become family heirlooms because of their symbolism, grandeur and exquisite craftsmanship.
The Craftsmanship That Comes with Celtic Wedding Bands
Men and women can both have Celtic wedding bands. Most, if not all of them, are specially handcrafted by craftsmen in Ireland before they are distributed around the world. Because silver or gold Celtic wedding bands are characterized by intricate designs, they come with specific width and sizes. As such, these wedding rings cannot be resized, so special care should be done in choosing one.
There are different designs of the Celtic wedding ring and among the most well known are the Claddagh, the Celtic Knot, and the Celtic Warrior Shield. There are particular symbolisms to these designs. Thus they all come with different meanings. The Claddagh wedding bands for example, with their design of two joined hands holding a heart with a crown on top, represents friendship, love, and loyalty. Although most of the knot designs of the Celtic wedding bands come from the Irish, there are also others that have Scottish or Welsh influences.
What to Look for in Celtic Wedding Bands
Whether you are planning to buy gold or silver Celtic wedding bands, you should be aware that there is a certain characteristic that you have to look for to ascertain that they are really Celtic in design. Make sure that the designs are continuous because this is the traditional characteristic of Celtic wedding bands that symbolizes eternity. Although silver and yellow gold Celtic wedding bands are more common, ones made with platinum and white gold can also be bought. There are even those that are set with precious stones along with all the handcrafted knotworks.
You can visit Irish Indeed! and take a look at their Celtic wedding bands. With their kind of prices and designs, it won’t be long before you have chosen the Celtic wedding ring that you will absolutely love.
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