Celtic Wedding Bands
Celtic Wedding Bands – What to Consider Before you Buy
Celtic wedding bands are once again growing in popularity – and with good reason. A wedding ring is different to any other piece of jewelry which you will wear or buy. These rings are worn day in and day out, they have to be practical as well as meaningful and attractive.
The designs of the Celtic jewelry lend themselves very well to wedding bands as the designs are full of meaning. The patterns are usually engraved; this means that the bands are flat and unobtrusive so they are easy to wear.
The styles can be as simple or as intricate as you want. A beautiful ring with the simply entwined Celtic weave can create a very striking piece of jewelry; Titanium Irish Celtic Wedding Band
For many men a wedding ring is the first ring they have worn, so it is important to get something comfortable. For this reason it is essential to consider the inside and edges as well as the look of the ring. Celtic wedding bands can now be bought in a ‘comfort band’ style. This means that the inside is slightly rounded and there are not hard edges to the ring. Here is a beautiful example of Celtic dragon design on a comfort wedding ring; Tungsten 8 mm Comfort Fit Flat Wedding Band Ring with Celtic Dragon Inlay
Once you have decided on the style of wedding band and the intricacy you want there are two other factors to consider.
Firstly you need to look at the metals used. Unlike traditional wedding bands, Celtic wedding rings are not usually plain gold. Often the gold on Celtic designs is combined with another metal in order to enhance the look and design of the ring. The contrast in the colours helps to accentuate the designs. Click here for an example of how this is used
The final thing to consider is the meaning of the different celtic symbols. Most of these are linked to commitment, love and loyalty in some way. The most popular signs are those listed below:
The Celtic Knot
These are also called the mystic or endless knot due to the continuousness of the design and its lack of beginning or end. The knot is often used in wedding rings to portray the endlessness of the couples love.
The Trinity
This is a specific type of knot and has several meanings. Some believe it is the three stages of the moon; the waxing, waning and full moon. Others describe it as the three stages of womanhood; maiden, mother and crone. Early Christians used this knot to represent the father, son and holy ghost.
The Weave
This is two lines woven together to show continuous love and harmony.
The Celtic wedding bands are a great choice for any couple, their intricate designs and powerful symbolism they are the perfect gift to show your love for one another.
