Celtic Trinity Knot Pendant

The trinity Celtic symbol is depicted by iconic knothands of those who create them, yet without a
work also known as interlaces. Celtic jewelrydoubt each one points to a symbolic relationship.
today owes its life to the ancient masterThe endless strands that tie these relationships
craftsmen who began crafting intricate knot worktogether have come to signify deep personal
during what is known as the insular period datingmeaning to the wearer or giver. Apart from
back to the 6th century AD. Many modern trinitysignifying the relationship we have with the
pendants of today feature beautiful knotsuniverse and life a trinity pendant is capable of
interlaced with gems or pearlssignifying a personal relationship between people.
The three points of the trinity pendant mostA father may give his daughter a trinity pendant
commonly illustrates the Holy Trinity being God,to signify their relationship or a friend may give
Son and Holy Spirit. There are many modernone to another friend. What is always evident is
interpretations of design today including the lily.that besides the relationship being suggested by
With its three petals the lily is often consideredthe giver the third entity is always bound to a
appropriate to symbolize the ancient trinitydeep spiritual or religious connotation.
symbol. In this case however instead of the threeCeltic knot jewelry
points representing the Holy trinity they depict forAncient Celtic jewelry has long been crafted in
the wearer the virtues of Charity, Hope and Faith.symbolic designs such as Trinity knots. Knot work
Although not Celtic but having its roots in Celticfor the Celts had very significant religious meaning.
symbolism is another reference to the lily. DatingJewelry was masterful and was crafted from
to the Byzantium period the Fleur-de-lys isprecious metals such as silver and gold and worn
symbolic of royalty, prosperity and expanse.to show social standing as well as spiritual and
Knot meaningsymbolic meaning.
There are many meanings given to this symbol.Celtic jewelry design is known and loved for its
The trinity motif is seen created in knots whichintricate and delicate work and rarely follows a
can also be seen in the Triquestra and the Celticstraight line. The knot work used in creating trinity
Triskele.pendants are flowing and intertwining and show no
Symbolic meanings includediscernable beginning or ending. They are so
- Spirit, mind and bodyornate and beautiful that it is no surprise that
- Father, son and holy ghostthese designs have survived through the
- Past, present and futurecenturies. Besides their aesthetic value what
- Power, intellect and lovemakes the trinity knot so special is the symbolism
- Mother, father and childattached to it. Having its roots in spiritual and
- Creator, destroyer and sustainerreligious symbolism the trinity pendant is today
- Mother, maiden and croneone of the most identifiable of all Celtic art forms.
- Thought, feeling and emotionOriginal Celtic jewelry took the form of bracelets,
- Other world, mortal world and celestial worldrings and brooches. Necklaces were evident and
The Celts may even have attributed lunar andtook the shape of amulets and heart shaped
solar phases to the trinity symbol which is evidentpendants. Today trinity pendants may or may not
in those found in archaeological digs. It is wellhave had a place in ancient Celtic designs. Yet
known that the Celts worshiped the Greatthey are today a much sought after piece of
Mother. The Great Mother was to them a lunarjewelry. Both for their intricate and distinctive
goddess who was depicted together with theCeltic design but also for the deep and symbolic
three lunar phases.messages they are able to convey.
The trinity may also pertain to the three Bridgits.Variations of the trinity pendant
Bridgit was a powerful goddess who embodiedThere are many variations to the trinity pendant
the aspects of art, healing and metalsmithing.yet two that stand out are the Triquestra and
The actual meaning of trinity knots lies in thethe Triskele.