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Celtic Wedding Rings

MarioBarreti | Aug 25, 2010 |

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Wedding ring sets that feature Celtic rings are becoming more and more popular by the year. Celtic rings have become popular not only because of its undeniable beauty, but also because of its traditional appearance. For example, a common feature of the ring are the Celtic designs that add an air of mystery and history to deepen the meaning of love's most recognized symbol of commitment and eternal love. Celtic wedding rings are a recommended choice for the bride and groom who look for a ring with meaning and that is uniquely special.

Among the designs of Celtic wedding ring sets, the most commonly used design happens to be Celtic knotwork. Celtic knotwork automatically entails the allure of intricate designs. Knotwork can come in the form of Lover's Knot, Triquetra, and Celtic Spiral. Of the three designs, the Lover's Knot is the most sought after. The Lover's Knot features a design of an unremitting circle of knots that are all connected in one another. Because the design goes on forever, the start and the end of the design cannot be discovered. It remains a popular choice between brides and grooms because of its symbolism on top of the symbolism of the ring itself. While a ring symbolizes eternal love, so does the Lover's Knot Celtic ring, but on top of this, it also represents unity and fidelity.

The Triquetra, or the Trinity knot, is a design that features a single strand being wrapped on itself repeatedly until it is three lobed. The meaning of the Trinity knot can differ depending on who believes. Christians see it as being a representation of the Holy Trinity which includes the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. While in pagan lore, the Trinity Knot represented levels upon which humans existed, which was the spirit, the mind, and the body. Of course, in reference to marriage, the Trinity knot could represent an unconditional love among the couple, perhaps a connectedness between dating, engagement, and marriage.

The last of the Celtic knotwork designs is Celtic Spiral which can be described as a strange, but beautiful ring design. The Celtic spiral features a series of spirals that differ in direction and are manipulated to depict various designs. A ring of this design typically means feeling one with the universe, the seasons, and the cycles of life. Celtic spiral rings can either be designed as a triskele, which is a three pronged spiral, or as the Spiral of Life, which represents life, death, and the rebirth.

It is very possible for a bride and groom to visit a jeweler and request that their wedding ring set be designed in the Celtic form. The internet also has sources to provide a bride and groom with their perfect Celtic ring set. Some of these sources include classic wedding bands and The Wedding Band Shop. Because the majority of Celtic ring sets that are purchased are not permitted to be returned, it should be taken into careful considerations that the order is authentic and the size is correct.