Celtic Engagement Rings
Engagement rings come in varied designs and meanings; but the engagement rings that have the most meanings are the Celtic engagement rings. This is because these rings publicly declare the couple’s promise of leading a new life together. The metalwork, engravings and gemstones in the design of the Celtic engagement ring also gives great meaning to the couple’s lives.
The main reason many people choose Celtic engagement rings is because of its elaborate knotted designs where there is no beginning or end to the knots. The rings in the design are representations of infinity and eternal love and give the true meaning to the phrase ‘tie the knot’. There are several types of Celtic engagement rings which are the lover’s knot, the Celtic cross, Celtic bands and Claddagh rings.
The lover’s knot is the Celtic engagement ring with two interconnected, infinite symbols that show two people united as one. Most of the traditional Celtic engagement rings have the Heron and Creyr on each side of the ring and since animals were considered to be the God’s messengers, all animals were associated with the earth’s natural cycle.
There are different types of Celtic crosses as Celtic engagement rings that depend on the legend of the ring. However, there is a common version of the cross that is based on the efforts of the Celtic’s monks in including Christianity to pagan beliefs. The sacrifice of the Christ on the ‘cross’ symbolizes eternal life. The Celtic crosses have a circular sign where the cross part of the crucifix is found. The halo found here signifies God’s endless love for His people.
There are various types of Celtic bands that differ in intricacy and thickness. Simple Celtic bands have a metal knot made from thin gold strands while the wider bands have more elaborate designs etched on them. These Celtic bands may have gemstones like emeralds and diamonds inset on the band; elevated settings in Celtic engagement rings are rare. The most famous and popular Celtic engagement ring is the Claddagh rings as they signify love and friendship.
As Celtic engagement ring designs have a special meaning, jewelers tend to customize engagement rings by including Celtic symbols and knots as desired. However the made to order Celtic engagement rings are basically more expensive when compared to the other rings that are readily available. The more unique knots and patterns in the Celtic engagement ring, the more expensive it becomes.
The preferred metal jewelers choose for Celtic engagement rings is titanium metal that is lined with silver or gold. These rings are usually made from silver or gold; however because of its intricate designs and the delicate nature of silver and gold, titanium is preferred because it is a more durable metal.
It is always better to start shopping for the Celtic engagement ring as early as possible. This is because if you don’t find the ring that you want, you can always have a custom made engagement ring made, which may take a long time to do.