Gold Crosses

Triquetra pendant Celtic Knot

The Celtic Cross can be found through out Ireland, Scotland, England and most of the Celtic Islands. It is additionally observed associated with the runes, which were discovered in most Scandinavian countries. Celtic knot work has been discovered as far flung as The african continent. A number of the crosses go as far back to the period of the Druids when St. Patrick reached Ireland in order to bring Christianity. The Druids used big rocks to indicate areas and continents. The Celtic cross is a Latin straight cross with a circle around the center. It was stated that St. Patrick was told of a great rock that the Druids and their followers worshiped. It was rounded in form. St. Patrick drew a Latin cross through the stone shape circle to bless it, thus linking their symbols and their own beliefs. Churches were built upon ancient sites to try and convert the local people. The simplest of Celtic Knots symbolizing trinity of God. The Celts liked the concept of the trinity, everything parts of their lives arrived threes; the three phases of womanhood: maid, mother, crone, and the three elements: earth, fire, water.Christianity embraced this knot to represent the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost in lots of of the early Christian manuscripts such as the Book of Kells. The incorporation of the trinity knot into rings, bed linens, jewelry, in addition to bridal designs is related to eternity and eternal love. The trinity arrived long before the crucifix – by a few 100 years. The elegance and simpleness of the triquetra has made it one of the most popular of Celtic symbols.

Celtic Knot ring in Gold

No matter what the background and lost symbolism, Celtic knots are here to stay. They make stunning jewellery, and celtic necklaces. As challenging as they are to draw – they are equaly hard to make. With modern computer software though, it is a lot easier. Celtic crosses come in many forms and shapes and the design possibilities are endless.