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The History of Celtic Jewelry
Jewelry has always been a way to denote status and although wearing a lot of jewelry is deemed too effeminate for modern man, the ancient Celtic men did wear a lot but the type they wore as well as the materials they were created from depicted their rank and standing in the tribe. Jewelry created in the times of the ancient Celts was quite diverse and they focused their designs on continuous patterns.
The Celts were noted for their skills in the art of creating jewelry and in fact the quality they produced matched and at times even exceeded the quality of jewelry made by the Byzantium people. It is hard to understand how these ancient people could create such sophisticated works of beauty with the rather primitive tools they had. They were indeed master craftsmen.
Celtic men used jewelry in both a practical and decorative ways. Brooches or pins were worn in order to fasten their clothing together and they wore gold, silver or bronze in their hair so that they could keep it falling into their face. The Celtic amulet was worn by men as a good luck charm. Charms were also worn around their necks or as bracelets around their wrists. They also sported buckles. Whatever they wore was richly decorated and crafted using ancient Celtic symbols as way to depict their personal characters, social standing or as a means to ward off evil influences. The materials they crafted from were gold, silver and bronze. Gold was reserved for the most important or wealthiest of clansmen.
The jewelry crafted by the Celts can be dated in two ways; one dating goes back to the ancient Celts while the other dates back to after their conversion to Christianity.
Mens Celtic Rings
Men also wore rings. In fact most married men sported rings much the same as modern men do today but it is unknown whether the ancient wedding rings included Celtic Knots and themes which combine circles, squares, triangle, spirals or crosses like we see today.
Celtic rings are perhaps one of the most ancient forms of jewelry and carried with it a rich tradition. In ancient Celtic times a ring was considered to be the strongest symbol of marriage and they were meant to convey the others never ending love. They were also worn to symbolise the love they had for God and humanity. They consisted of beautifully weaved designs commonly known as Celtic Knots, the strands having no beginning and no end. It is commonly believed that Celtic rings date way back as far as the 1st century BC thanks in part to the advent of the Bronze Age.
The Celtic Brooch or Cloak Pin
The Celtic Brooch or Cloak Pin was worn by both men and women as the only means they had in which to fasten their clothing, in particular the cloaks they so commonly wore. The Celtic Tara brooch is considered one of the most important artefacts of the ancient Celts in existence. It stands today in the National Museum of Ireland and is a perfect example of Christian-era Irish Insular art that dates back to about 700 AD. Men of the day would have worn one that looked like this, however the symbols decorating it would have changed depending on who crafted it and who wore it. The high quality of this particular brooch and its craftsmanship is indicative of the superior skills that existed at the time and the materials it incorporates which are gold, silver, amber and glass suggest that it was made for a very high standing male and this male would have worn it as a decorative item and not for its practical use. This is evident from the fact that it was made in the pseudo-penannular style, meaning that it was not meant to hold clothing.
It is interesting to note that many Celtic brooches or cloak pins of the time contained neither pagan nor Christian motifs in their design and the Tara brooch is no different, it bears instead intricate abstract decorations which we know as Celtic Knot Work as well as images of wolves heads and dragons faces.
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Tim Lazaro is a Celtic Symbols enthusiast. Visit All About Celtic Symbols for more tips on Celtic Jewelry.
Magick Wiccan Jewelry For The Good Witch
The Wiccan religion believes that all things in nature including ourselves are sacred and have magickal properties. The rituals and ceremonies in this religion focus on using objects from the earth such as stones, sticks, crystals and herbs. Some of these items are used in the altar and "charged" with positive energy believed to protect the person holding it or wearing it.
Most jewelry used by followers of this religion are objects that promote healing and spiritual completeness. It can also be a symbol of of transformation and appreciation of the Wiccan beliefs and traditions. The pentagram in a circle is the most recognizable symbol in the Wicca culture and it symbolizes the integration of the physical and spirit worlds.
Due to the aggressive nature of the organized religions, the Wicca or other pagan religions sometimes had to resort to secrecy in their daily lives, wearing symbols that are sacred to them mysteriously disguised as flowers or other intricate designs on pendants, bracelets, etc. Sometimes the jewelry may be in the shape of weapons such as the Athame, Sword or Thor's hammer to signify protection for the wearer.
The planets, the Sun and the Moon are also very important for Wiccans. As a result, moon shaped pendants, earrings, rings and amulets are very commonly used. Sometimes the combination of the new moon and full moon is worn to represent the Horned God, who represents the masculine polarity of the Universe. Also, the three phases of the moon, waxing, waning or full are used in several designs to revere the Lunar Triple Goddess.
Egyptian Hieroglyphs are also used in designs such as a circle with extensions for the cow goddess Hathor, who represents feminine centered Pagans. Other symbols that are used in Wiccan Jewelry are the Wheel of the Year with eight spokes and the Witch's sign, which is used to mark ritual tools.
The emblem of Seax-Wicca which symbolizes the sun, moon and the eight holy days and Hecate's wheel, an ancient Greek symbol also is used by certain practitioners of the religion. The seven pointed Elven Star is also used by followers of Celtic style Faery Wicca.
Asatru symbols as well as symbols from African and Native American cultures as well as ancient Hindu and Greek symbols are also used in Wiccan jewelry. Other themes for jewelry are female deities, male deities, Stonehenge, witches and wizards, Tree of life, Gothic Cross, Dragon and Fairy designs, Viking Axes and Shields, Viking Ships, Runic Horses, Bat wings, Tetragrammaton, Triquetra, Chakra wheels, Ravens, and Cat symbols.
Tarot card designs such as the Moon, the Sun, The Star and the World as well as the signs of the Zodiac (Aquarius, Taurus, Gemini, etc.), are very popular when used in traditional Wiccan jewelry.
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Rose Ariadne has been practicing ancient forms of Witchcraft for over 25 years. Get more info about Wiccan jewelry here: http://www.askroseariadne.com/editorials/wiccan-jewelry.html
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