Sterling Silver Celtic Cross and Irish Cross Necklace
Why Are
Celtic Cross Necklaces
So Popular?
First of all, Celtic Cross necklaces are a part of silver Celtic knot jewelry which is a very popular genre of specialty jewelry.
The popularity of the Celtic cross necklace has a lot to do with the added symbolism like the Celtic circle, trinity knots and other Celtic and Irish symbols.
A Celtic cross necklace is a regular cross necklace with added Celtic and Irish symbolism and decoration to the typical cross necklaces.
What is the meaning of the Celtic Cross?
The meaning of the Celtic cross depends on what Celtic and Irish symbols are added to any particular Celtic cross.
The Celtic circle the surrounds the intersection of the typical Christian cross represents eternity.
The Celtic trinity knots represent the Holy Trinity.
Irish clovers are three petal leaves which also represents the Holy Trinity. The Celtic cross meaning is as varied as the symbols added to the Celtic cross.
There is trouble understanding the complete Celtic Cross symbolism and history. There is more folklore than scientific evidence of what Celtic symbols means and that includes the Celtic Cross.
Much of the problem understanding the meaning of the Celtic symbols is that the Celts didn't have a written language.
However the history of Celtic Crosses is better documented than other Celtic jewelry symbols.
Some say the Celtic Cross is the result of the Celts and their conversion to
Christianity. When the Cross symbol was introduced to them they modified it
over time with elements of Celtic artistry. Others claim the "circle
cross" existed before the influence of Christianity.
Any way you look at the Celtic history or folklore the cross necklace is far better off with the Celtic symbolism added to it.
There are "Celtic Cross" monuments in cemeteries that predate the introduction of Christianity to Ireland.
Celtic Crosses
The modern versions of the Celtic Crosses are used not only by Irish Christians but used internationally as a symbol of a non denominational Christian faith.
The Circle around the center of the cross has come to represent eternity and Gods endless love which is very appropriate for a Christian cross.
Other symbolism of the Celtic Cross relates to the four lines of the Cross.
Each line represents four directions.
East is rebirth, youth, Spring, and growth.
West is knowledge and experience, Autumn is guidance.
South is vitality and vigor, Summer is strength.
North is wisdom, silence, winter, and death. The circle connects them in the cycle of life.
Perhaps the popularity of silver Celtic Cross Jewelry and silver Celtic Cross necklaces is due to the fascination of the various designs and the added symbolism added to the Christian cross.
Saint
Bridget Cross Necklace
We have the Saint Brigid of Kildare or St Bridgid of Ireland cross necklace.
St Bridgit is one of Irish Patron Saints. Her name is spelled one of many
ways: Brigit, Brigid, Bridgit or Brid. We have a sterling silver St Bridgid
cross pendant necklace.
Claddagh
Cross Necklace
The Irish Claddagh Symbolism:
The Hand represents friendship, The Heart means love and the Crown means
loyalty.
Triskele
Cross Necklace
The Celtic triskele symbol means a Celtic symbol
consisting of three bent or curved lines radiating from a center. For more
details on the Triskelle symbol Click on
Celtic Triskelle Pendants.
Trinity Knot Necklaces
The Trinity knot necklace is where the Celtic Trinity knot is place on the Celtic cross typically in the center inside the circle. The Trinity knot is symbolic of the Holy Trinity.
Menu of other
Silver Celtic
Knot Jewelry
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy
paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
Sterling silver men's Celtic jewelry cross necklaces...some of the most popular Celtic necklaces for men are Celtic cross necklaces for men.
The only difference between Celtic knot necklaces for men and the Celtic knot necklaces for men is the presence of a Celtic Cross Pendant.
Sterling Silver Celtic and Irish Cross Necklaces
Celtic Crosses with Shamrock, Clover and Claddagh Cross Necklaces
Sterling Silver Cross Necklaces - Religious
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When it comes to something as special as Celtic Cross Necklaces and Irish Cross Necklaces trust the keepsake to sterling silver. All men's and women's Celtic and Irish Cross Necklaces on this page are made with solid sterling silver. Celebrate the inspiration of Celtic cross necklaces. Crosses with a combination Celtic and Irish artistry and design on the traditional Christian cross pendant making the perfect Celtic cross necklaces for men and women. |
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Celtic Necklaces and Irish High Cross Necklaces are essentially the same thing. The blend of the Celtic crosses with Christian crosses evolved into the Celtic Cross symbol and the Irish High Cross. Many Christian Church's use these Celtic and Irish crosses. They are used as fine sterling silver Celtic Cross Necklaces for Men and Women. You can refer to these cross necklaces as Irish cross necklaces for men or Celtic cross necklaces for women. Irish crosses or Celtic crosses are the same, they all fall under Irish Celtic crosses.. In Ireland and Europe they typically refer to them as Irish cross necklaces and in America we typically refer to them as silver Celtic cross necklaces. Click here for sterling silver Celtic Cross or Irish Cross Pendants The two basic differences between traditional crosses and Celtic crosses is the circle at the intersection of the cross and Celtic geometric designs. |
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We sell more than
Celtic cross Jewelry.
We sell Celtic Necklaces and Celtic Holy Trinity Necklaces along with a large collection of sterling silver Celtic Knot Jewelry. Of all the Silver Celtic Jewelry pieces, the Celtic Cross Chains (necklaces) are the most popular type of Celtic Knot Jewelry for men. |
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Necklaces: Silver Cross Pendants ~ Mens Celtic Cross Pendants ~ Crusader Cross Necklaces ~ Womens Cross Necklaces ~ Silver Cross Charms ~ Cross Necklaces for Men ~ and the most popular Cross Necklaces of all. |
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The Mens and Women's Celtic Cross Necklaces or
Irish High Cross Necklaces have become a sacred non denominational
emblem of the Christian faith. Celtic Cross Necklaces for men and women are worn as a Christian symbol throughout the world. |
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