Celtic Cross Pendants-honoring the spirit of Ireland
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Celtic Cross Pendants-honoring the spirit of Ireland
The Celtic cross is a beautiful representation of Ireland's rich cultural and religious history. They are easily recognizable and distinguishable from other types of crosses from around the world, and in recent years have begun being featured on various types of Celtic jewelry. One of the best known types of Celtic cross jewelry is Celtic Cross pendants.
These only continue to gain in popularity, because they allow the wearer to proudly display their background and beliefs around their neck, and each pendant is unique from the next. Celtic cross pendants are a wonderful way to feel connected to both your religious and spiritual beliefs as well as your family's ancestral history. 
Celtic crosses look very similar to the traditional Christian cross, only they have a circle through where the two portions of the cross intersect. Many have ornate Celtic knot work and carvings as well, making it quite obvious that this is not your typical Christian cross. It is thought that the Celtic cross is meant to be a "sun cross," and was created and presented by St. Patrick to the early Druids of Ireland. Great Stuff on Amazon
St. Patrick came to Ireland to spread the message of Christianity to the people of Ireland, but he wanted to make the cross symbol into something they could relate to from the Druids own belief system. The ancient Druids believed heavily in the spirituality and power of the sun, and St. Patrick knew this. He took the traditional Christian cross and created a new symbol, the Celtic cross we know today, by incorporating the sun symbol into the cross. 
There are many different accounts as to when the beautiful Celtic symbols and knot work made their way onto Celtic crosses, but the crosses can be found in monuments all over Ireland. Although the creation and raising of Celtic crosses was popular during the Celtic revival of the mid-19th century, today Celtic crosses are mostly seen in personal use. This means things like people's tattoos, t-shirts, grave markers and like with the Celtic cross pendants, jewelry. Great Stuff on eBay
What makes Celtic cross pendants such a special piece of jewelry is that they allow the wearer to express themselves through their jewelry choices but also remind the wearer of where they come from. Celtic cross pendants look like an old piece of Irish history, and they can range from the beautifully simple to the intricately ornate. 
Some pendants feature emeralds, which lends a dressier and more elegant flair to any outfit, and also speaks true of the cross' connection to the Emerald Isle. Some Celtic cross pendants have simple Trinity knots on each point of the cross, representing the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, as well as reminding the wearer about their past, present and future. If you love the story and history behind the Claddagh symbol, some Celtic cross pendants incorporate the romantic Claddagh, thus creating a pendant that draws on both romantic and religious ties. 
Celtic cross pendants are found in a variety of different sizes, and can be found in white gold, gold and silver. If you want the flash and sparkle of diamonds but can't afford the real thing, you can still connect with Irish spirituality by buying a pendant that has cubic zirconia's. Because the Celtic cross is such a strong and powerful looking symbol, it is an ideal piece of jewelry to be worn by either men or women. After you buy one of the Celtic cross pendants you find and are drawn to, take the time to reflect on your own beliefs and path in life, and use the pendant as a daily reminder of your Irish heritage and the kind of person you want to be in this world. Watch This Video and Listen to the National Anthem of Ireland.
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