Celtic Love Knot Jewelry

The lands occupied by Celts can be traced back more than 25 centuries. Celts occupied land in modern day Eastern Europe, Greece, Spain, Northern Italy, Western Europe, England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. However, they are typically thought to be Irish and Scottish in origin. These mysterious symbols have fascinated man since 500 A.D. and were originally used by Christian monks to decorate ancient manuscripts, during the Roman Empire. Unfortunately, the monks did not record the meaning of the knots and therefore the original understanding has been lost and changed through time by different cultures.
Today the Celtic Love Knots are used in designs from tattoos to jewelry to stained glass windows, fabrics, and just about any other creative endeavor one can imagine.

Although we can only speculate on their original meaning, generally speaking, love knots represent the never-ending cycle of life, powerful forces of nature, love and man's relationship with God and spiritual forces. There are various types of knots such as oval, round, square, trinity, and eternity love knots. Each has its own distinct interwoven design and pattern. Even though you may like a certain design, you may want to use or buy the Celtic Love Knot design that conveys the deeper meaning you want to communicate.

ETERNITY LOVE KNOT: The most popular love knot for couples is the Eternity and it's symbolism is perfect for wedding rings or symbols of everlasting love. They have a beautiful and symbolic meaning of the union of two souls that are inseparable throughout time and space. The Eternity Knot also symbolizes the eternal cycle of life without beginning or end.

TRIPLE LOVE KNOT: This represents the trinity of earth, water and fire, the most powerful forces of nature. It has 3 interwoven strands that embody the characteristics of unity, strength and spirit.

SQUARE LOVE KNOT: The square love knot represents strength and stability. The square knot is often used as a wedding ring, as well, because it represents loyalty, the foundation of a solid relationship.

ROUND LOVE KNOT: The Celtic Round-Shaped Love Knot represents the powerful forces of nature and the Cycle of Life. With the interlacing linesof the round love knot the continuing circle of birth, life and eventually death repeat again and again. The fluidity and continuation of the pattern represents eternity bringing a Karmic tone to the designs.

TRINITY LOVE KNOT: This Celtic design represents the holy trinity of The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and has Cristian and religious significance. It also symbolize the 3 planes of existence of body, mind and spirit. This is a very popular design.

LOVERS KNOT (four sided knot): This love knot symbolizes the four important loves. These inlude the love of self, love of God, love of family, and love of community.