How to Design a Peridot Celtic Wedding Band
Celtic knots are the ideal symbol to represent a marriage because they are made of complicated patterns that appear to have no beginning or end. Two popular Celtic wedding band designs are the Trinity knot and the Irish Claddagh, with its heart, hands and crown. The light olive-green peridot, a color associated with Ireland, works well in a Celtic ring. This design includes Trinity knots and three peridots: one each to represent the husband and wife's past lives, the third for their future. You can modify this with your imagination. You'll find a wide assortment of Celtic designs at the URLs in Resources.
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Choose a shape for your peridots to begin your design. Personal preference might determine this decision, but there are options. Ovals have a smoother, more feminine look, while squares have a more rugged appearance. The wedding bands needn't be identical. Couples can use both options, with the oval for the woman and the square for the man.
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Position the stones on the ring. Place three oval peridots side by side. Make the center one slightly larger than those on either side to symbolize the significance of the marriage over the separate lives in the past. Determine the type of setting you want for the stones. A bezel in which the stone has no prongs but instead sits flat in the mounting works well because it safeguards the stone. You can also use a half bezel that shows the edges of the stone to indicate its size.
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Consider the metal for the band. Decide whether you want a traditional gold band, white gold, sterling silver or platinum. For those who feel a Celtic bond, silver and green together capture the look of Ireland's mountains and greenery. If you have no strong preference, consider the stone you're using and which metal matches best.
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Create the design for the band. Review the variety of Celtic knots in Irish folklore. Ideally a wedding-band design is continuous to represent future years together. Add a row of Trinity knots around the band or another Celtic knot of your choice. For a unique touch, have the knots cut in filigree.
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Decide on a width for your band. Larger peridots require a wider band, resulting in greater expense. A narrow wedding band might be more comfortable for smaller fingers. Choose the appropriate width for your finger.
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Get your design down on paper so you can bring it to a jeweler to create. A drawing isn't necessary, but a sketch, if you choose to bring one, needn't be perfect. Bring along designs on pages printed from websites to show the jeweler, or write down your vision in words.
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Ask the jeweler for his opinion of your design to ensure he can create the ring you envision. Ask for options or suggestions if he finds a flaw or problem in your design.
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- Photo Credit Illustration by Karen Frisch
