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How to Choose Celtic Wedding Rings

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Celtic Wedding Rings
Celtic Wedding Rings

The engagement and wedding rings are symbols of everlasting love which is embodied in Celtic wedding rings. The wedding day will come and go but the wedding rings, the symbols of the love between the couple, will be an enduring reminder of the wedding, the love, and soul mate. Celtic weddings rings are a perfect symbol that seals the couple’s love.

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  1. Step 1

    Celtic Wedding Rings

    Celtic wedding rings are a popular choice for more and more couples and are appropriate to wear whether the couple has Celtic roots or not. Celtic rings have intricate designs, usually with knots, that symbolize creating a new life with each other. Understand the various components that make up the knot work.
    • Circle - A circle symbolizes cyclical times such as the seasons of the year or years of a life. The ring, itself, is a circle and symbolizes ongoing commitment.
    • Square knot – This motif symbolizes foundation and stability.
    • Trinity – This common Celtic knot depicts heaven-earth-underworld or born-live-die. This knot form represents sacred Celtic traditions.

    Do some research on other common Celtic knot designs so assist in choosing the wedding ring that represents the couple’s relationship and commitment to each other.
    www.whats-your-sign.com/celtic-knots

  2. Step 2

    Celtic Wedding Rings - Claddagh Symbol

    The Claddagh symbol is a popular Celtic wedding ring. The hands on the ring, which denote friendship, are shown holding a heart. The heart signifies love and the crown, in the Claddagh wedding ring, stands for loyalty. With this symbolism and the rich tradition that surrounds the Claddagh jewelry it makes a great choice for a Celtic wedding ring. The symbolic meaning embodied in the Claddagh wedding ring extends to the hand the ring is worn and the direction the crown on the ring points. For a married or engaged person Claddagh rings are worn on the left hand with the crown pointing away from the wearer’ s heart.

  3. Step 3

    Celtic Wedding Rings - Claddagh Wedding Ring Variations

    The Claddagh wedding ring has some variations to meet the growing diversity of the wedding couples choosing this style of wedding ring.
    • Two hearts instead of one.
    • Without the crown yet retained the hands clasping the heart.
    • With gemstone options.

  4. Step 4

    Purchasing Celtic Wedding Rings

    Authentic Celtic wedding rings can be purchased from specialty jewelry stores on the internet. The wedding rings are handmade by Irish craftsmen for you to cherish. When purchasing a wedding ring on the Internet consider these factors:
    • The jewelry store has a good history of timely delivery, a complete money-back guarantee, and a good record of customer service.
    • Find out if the online store has a brick and mortar store you could visit to see the selection first hand.
    • The wedding rings should fit comfortably and embody the connection the couple has for each other.

Tips & Warnings
  • Celtic wedding rings are symbols of everlasting love. These rings should be chosen based on their symbolic meaning and how that embodies the couple’s relationship.

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Merriment said

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on 6/20/2009 Wonderful informatoin about Celtic wedding rings. I was unaware that you could find variations to the Claddagh design. Very neat!

sonni57 said

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on 6/19/2009 Good tips for getting celtic wedding rings.

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on 6/18/2009 What great ideas for purchasing Celtic wedding bands.

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