| Celtic symbols have captured the imagination for | | | | in her three forms. The Goddess was thought to |
| centuries. When they are engraved on diamond | | | | wear three faces, as innocent Maiden, caring |
| Celtic wedding rings, they can be a powerful | | | | Mother, and aged Crone. This concept ties in well |
| symbol of love and faith. Indeed, the symbols | | | | with the idea of the spiral as an illustration of life |
| that appear on Celtic crosses and art treasures | | | | cycles and growth. |
| may seem tailor-made for your wedding day. | | | | Interlace (Knot work) - This intricate form of |
| If you are of Irish ancestry, you may be | | | | interwoven knot work is very common in Celtic |
| interested in engagement rings or wedding bands | | | | art and lore. It can be found on the pages of The |
| that feature a combination of Celtic symbols and | | | | Book Of Kells, an illuminated text that depicts |
| traditional white diamonds. Luckily, there are many | | | | scenes from the Bible. The Book Of Kells now |
| options to choose from, ranging from sleek and | | | | rests at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. This text |
| sophisticated, to bold and individualistic. | | | | is considered the most important Irish art |
| Here is guide to the mysterious and beautiful | | | | treasure of all, and many of its pages are |
| symbols that appear on diamond Celtic wedding | | | | bordered in delicate interlace, lending a sense of |
| rings and bands: | | | | mystery and ethereal beauty to the design. |
| Trinity Knots - These trefoil, or three-pointed | | | | The meaning of interlace in Celtic jewelry is often |
| knots are also known as Triquetras, and they | | | | cloaked in mystery, but most historians feel that |
| remain one of the most enduring symbols of | | | | the neverending lines of interlace represent the |
| Christianity in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The | | | | interconnectedness of all things, and the power of |
| three points of the classic Trinity Knot are | | | | life force, both physical and spiritual. |
| believed to be a depiction of the Father, The Son, | | | | Wedding rings that feature carefully wrought |
| and The Holy Spirit. In the times of the Druids, | | | | interlace knot work have a dimensional quality, |
| before Christ, the Triquetra was thought to be an | | | | and a timeless beauty. Artisans spend years |
| embodiment of the three faces of the Goddess. | | | | learning how to handcraft the exquisite knots that |
| Over time, the symbol evolved into its present | | | | decorate plain and jeweled bands. Couples often |
| form. | | | | choose matching wedding bands covered in Celtic |
| Trinity Knots now adorn Irish engagement rings, | | | | interlace, in order to honor their heritage. |
| often flanking a central diamond. They are also | | | | Shields - These warrior symbols are thought to |
| commonly engraved on wedding bands, to add | | | | symbolize the bravery, loyalty and strength of |
| depth and dimension to the surface. | | | | the Celtic people. Warrior symbols are a popular |
| The feeling of mystery and elusive meaning | | | | choice for men's wedding bands, lending a touch |
| hidden in the Trinity Knot evokes the spirit of | | | | of rugged beauty to simple bands. The Ardagh |
| ancient mysticism, and, for this reason, people | | | | Chalice features these shield symbols, and they |
| today still seek out the symbol to reference the | | | | appear often in Celtic art and metalwork. |
| past. | | | | The Insular Art period of the sixteenth century |
| Spirals - The decorative spiral is a common fixture | | | | brought forth a tradition of exquisite Celtic |
| of modern Celtic jewelry designs, and it too | | | | metalwork. Many people sought out Celtic |
| carries a deeper meaning. Within each curving | | | | metalwork, which was felt to be the most skillfully |
| pattern, the cycles of life, death and rebirth are | | | | done in the entire world. Today, artisans strive to |
| symbolized. The spiral, also known as a whorl, is | | | | retain these ancient traditions through long |
| found on Irish art treasures crafted from precious | | | | apprenticeships, where they learn to recreate the |
| metals and gemstones, such as the Ardagh | | | | designs and symbols of yesteryear. |
| Chalice. These abstract designs are clustered for | | | | These reminders of Celtic culture are powerful |
| visual impact, and the same sense of richness and | | | | symbols of faith, love, and strength. They give |
| detail can be found when spirals are engraved on | | | | added meaning and depth to any diamond Celtic |
| today's wedding rings. | | | | wedding ring or band. When couples choose Celtic |
| The classic triple spiral design is believed to be a | | | | designs for their ceremonies, they are bringing a |
| remnant of the Druids, who used the three | | | | piece of the past with them on the journey into |
| segments of the whorl to represent the Goddess | | | | matrimony. |