| Celtic cross jewelry has a long and mysterious | | | | looks like it does. The most common theory is |
| history. The symbolic meaning of the Celtic cross | | | | that the circle represents the sun, worshipped by |
| is a topic that is widely debated. Whatever its | | | | the pagan Celts, and that the early Christian |
| original meaning, there is one thing that is certain; | | | | missionaries incorporated it into the cross as a |
| Celtic cross jewelry is one of the worlds most | | | | way to convert the pagans. Another legend says |
| visually stunning representations of Christianity.A | | | | that St. Patrick, while preaching to the Celts, was |
| Celtic cross is a cross with a circle surrounding the | | | | shown a sacred standing stone marked with a |
| cross pieces, and, usually, intricate knotwork | | | | circle, representing the moon goddess. St. Patrick |
| designs or animal depictions carved onto the cross | | | | drew a Latin cross through the circle and blessed |
| itself. Celtic cross jewelry is part of the national | | | | the sacred stone, thereby creating the first Celtic |
| heritage of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.The | | | | cross. There are many theories that explain the |
| symbolism of Celtic cross jewelry:There are | | | | circle in Celtic cross jewelry as a symbol of |
| many explanations for why Celtic cross jewelry | | | | eternity. |