Birthstone Jewelry Meaning and Powers

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Birthstone jewelry is extremely personal and a great way to express who you are. Birthstone jewelry comes in a variety of options from pendants and earrings to rings and bracelets. This type of jewelry is a wonderful gift for any woman especially moms, grandmothers and children. Many companies offer family birthstone jewelry which allows you to personalize multi charms with birthstones of your choice to represent family members.

For centuries many cultures have valued various gemstones for their rare beauty. Many cultures believed gemstones had mystical powers. Legend says that wearing a birthstone during it’s month heightens its powers.

It has been said that the first list of twelve birthstones is said to be mentioned in the Book of Revelation in the bible. The traditional list of birthstones was created in 1912 and has been updated several times since to accommodate growing trends in jewelry.

Unfortunately only a chosen few are lucky enough to be born in the month of April and have diamond as their birthstone. Regardless of the month you are born all gemstones are beautiful. They are truly a gift from Mother Nature and should be valued and treasured. Birthstone jewelry makes a meaningful gift that can be passed on for generations.

Birthstone Chart and Symbolic Meaning.

January – Garnet is thought to symbolize faith, fidelity, and truth. It is traditionally a second anniversary gift.

February – Amethyst is thought to symbolize royalty, sincerity and strength.

March – Aquamarine is a symbol of contentment and eternal youth.

April – Diamond is a girl’s best friend and a symbol of loyalty. It is traditionally given as a tenth anniversary gift.

May – Emerald is believed to promote intellect and integrity. This gemstone is given for twentieth and thirty – fifth anniversaries.

June – Alexandrite is thought to be both unbreakable, strong and to increases self – esteem.

July – Ruby is believed to preserve mental health controlling passionate desires, and reconciling disputes. It is traditionally given for the fourteenth and fifteenth anniversary.

August – Peridot is thought to provide protection, health, and to attract love. It is traditionally given for the sixteenth anniversary.

September – Sapphire is said to provide its wearer with spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. The gem of destiny is given as a fifth anniversary gift.

October – Pink Tourmaline is believed to be protective.

November – Citrine is believed to symbolize lightheartedness and joy.

December – Blue Topaz legend says that it dispels all enchantment and helps to improve eyesight. It is the anniversary gemstone for the 4th year of marriage.

By Jennifer Derrig
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Tips On How To Buy Irish Jewelry For A Gift

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There is not a doubt that giving your loved one jewelry says they are special. But giving someone of Irish heritage a piece of Irish or Celtic jewelry, steeped in symbolism and tradition could put them over the moon. The sentimentality of Celtic jewelry is phenomenal but finding the perfect meaning is key. It’s a timeless gift, like a family heirloom that can be passed on for generations. However, successfully selecting the perfect piece with that special meaning can be a wee bit confusing for some people. Simply follow these easy tips and choosing that perfect jewelry gift that speaks for itself will be effortless.

1. How old is the person you are shopping for? You really want to take the age of the person into consideration. If they are a child you’ll want something smaller in size, maybe with a touch of whimsy like an angel or fairy. If they are in their twenties to forties then have no fear and go trendy with an Infinity Knot or Stackable Claddagh Ring. If you are buying for somebody a wee bit wiser in their years then I would go with a traditional symbol of Ireland like an Irish Harp.

2. What type of jewelry do they normally wear? Start looking at how they currently accessorize their wardrobe. Do they wear earrings all the time? Are they long and dangling or are they smaller and close to the ear? Do they like bracelets and rings or are they a necklace person? If you are buying a ring it is important to get the size correct. Many online jewelry retailers offer a ring sizing tool. A simple ring sizing guide to measure your finger or an actual ring online. By using this simple tool it eliminates the hassle of having to make a ring exchange.

3. Is it a religious occasion? Having an understanding of the event or occasion you are purchasing your jewelry gift for is very important. If it is a religious ceremony like a communion or confirmation you should go with something more traditional like a Celtic cross, medal or rosary.

4. On the other hand shopping for a birthday gift can be fun. Take the person’s personality into consideration. Are they fun and vibrant with a great sense of humor? Then go with something whimsical that has a punch of emerald green color like the “Little Irish Devil Shamrock” necklace. If they are a little more mystical and free-spirited try a legendary style like the “Children of Lir” pendant, “Irish Tree of Life” or something with a Celtic knot theme. If they are a bit more reserved then try a more traditional shamrock pendant, trinity knot or a claddagh necklace.

5. Who is the person you are shopping for? If you are shopping for a sibling or close friend who is like a sister then you should consider a style like the “Celtic Sisters Knot”. For a more romantic gift we recommend shopping for a love knot or a claddagh ring, a symbol of friendship, love and loyalty. If you are shopping for a mom or mom to be then consider a style with loads of sentimental meaning like the “Celtic Mother’s Knot” or the “Mother’s Claddagh” collection. Any mother would be overwhelmed with joy by their meaning. If you are purchasing for a grandmother try considering a style like the “Family Birthstone Claddagh”. It can be personalized with all the grand children’s birthstones. What Irish grandmother wouldn’t love that?

Irish and Celtic jewelry is inspired by customs and folklores passed on for generations over centuries from countries like Ireland and Scotland. Giving a piece of jewelry like this as a gift is a wonderful tribute to someone’s heritage.

Jennifer Derrig, Owner of http://www.TheIrishJewelryCompany.com. Shop The Irish Jewelry Company for all your Irish Jewelry needs.

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Celtic Wedding Bands

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Angus Collection… Angus also known as “Angus the Young”, was considered the Irish God of love. Angus had a harp and played irresistible music, and it was said his kisses turned into birds that carried messages of love.

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Our Diamond Celtic Knot Band is absolutely magnificent. Celtic knots also known as endless knots have no beginning or end. This diamond Celtic knot wedding band symbolizes the eternal bond between the union of a man and woman.

The diamond celtic knot band is sterling silver.
It has genuine diamond accent.
It measures approximately 6mm wide.
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Aran claddagh band

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This Aran Claddagh Rope Band is a finely crafted Irish master piece accented in all sterling silver. This designer claddagh wedding band is inspired by the warmth of the Irish wool fibers twisted into the beautiful and strong yarn that is knitted into traditional Aran sweaters. The Aran sweater is a symbol of Irish heritage and traditional Irish customs. The claddagh ring is a symbol of friendship, love and loyalty and it makes the perfect Irish wedding ring for any Celtic man.

Our Aran claddagh rope band is sterling silver and satin polished.
It measures approximately 6mm wide.
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double trinity knot diamond ring

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This Celtic Trinity Knot Diamond Band is as sleek and stylish as it is captivating. Express your love and honor your heritage with this true Celtic band. Trinity knots are the Irish love knot. This Celtic trinity knot diamond band will take your loves breathe away.

Celtic trinity diamond band is sterling silver and bright polished.
The Celtic wedding band has genuine diamond accent.
It measures approximately 6mm wide.
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Diamond Celtic Knot Band Gold Plated

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Our Diamond Celtic Knot Band in sterling silver and yellow gold is absolutely magnificent. Celtic knots have no ending or beginning. This diamond Celtic knot wedding band symbolizes the eternal bond between man and woman.

Aran Claddagh Rope Band Gold Plated

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This Aran Claddagh Rope Band is a finely crafted Irish master piece accented in yellow gold. This designer claddagh wedding band is inspired by the warmth of the Irish wool fibers twisted into the beautiful and strong yarn that is knitted into traditional Aran sweaters. The Aran sweater is a symbol of Irish heritage and traditional Irish customs. The claddagh ring is a symbol of friendship, love and loyalty and it makes the perfect Irish wedding ring.

Men’s Celtic Jewelry

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Our Mens Black Celtic Claddagh is a handsome claddagh pendant. This circular mens claddagh necklace with it’s rich texture accented by black enamel gives it a bold, fresh modern feel. Pledge your eternal friendship, love and loyalty with this gorgeous men’s claddagh necklace.

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Our Celtic Cross Ring is magnificent and bold. Legend says St. Patrick, while preaching Christianity drew a cross through a Celtic circle symbolic of the moon Goddess. Hence the Celtic cross was born. Today the circle of the cross is viewed as a symbol of God’s endless love. This handsome Celtic cross ring is perfect any Celtic lad or Irishman.

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This handsome Black and Gold Celtic Cross Necklace is a rocking tribute to ones Celtic heritage and faith.

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This Mens Celtic Dragon Bracelet is absolutely magnificant. This brilliant Celtic Dragon Bracelet for men will definetly add an impressive touch to your look. Handsome and ruggard looking the Celtic Mens Dragon Bracelet features braided brown leather with dual Celtic dragon heads crafted in quality stainless steel.

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Every jewelry gift from The Irish Jewelry Company comes gift boxed in our signature style, a simple white glossy gift box sealed with a satin emerald green ribbon and our gold label. Included at no additional charge is an Irish Blessing, toast or story card. If this is a gift included at no additional charge is a card for the recipient, hand written for that extra personal touch.

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The Aran Jewelry Collection, Inspired by the Aran Sweater

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Aran Collection

Irish jewelry inspired by the Aran sweater weaving traditions and spinning tales connecting families for generations. This Irish jewelry collection is inspired by the warmth of the Irish wool fibers twisted into the beautiful and strong yarn that is knitted into traditional Aran sweaters. The Aran sweater is a symbol of Irish heritage and traditional Irish craft.

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This Aran Claddagh Heart Pendant, finely crafted and accented with a yellow gold is a true Irish beauty. This designer claddagh rope heart is inspired by the warmth of the Irish wool fibers twisted into the beautiful and strong yarn that is knitted into traditional Aran sweaters. The Aran sweater is a symbol of Irish heritage and traditional Irish customs. The claddagh is a symbol of friendship, love and loyalty.

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This Aran Claddagh Bracelet is finely crafted and accented with a warm yellow gold is a true Irish beauty. This designer claddagh bracelet with rope accent is inspired by the warmth of the Irish wool fibers twisted into the beautiful and strong yarn that is knitted into traditional Aran sweaters. The Aran sweater is a symbol of Irish heritage and traditional Irish customs. This claddagh bracelet is a symbol of friendship, love and loyalty.

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This Aran Claddagh Ring, finely crafted and accented with a yellow gold is a true Irish beauty. This designer claddagh rope ring is inspired by the warmth of the Irish wool fibers twisted into the beautiful and strong yarn that is knitted into traditional Aran sweaters. The Aran sweater is a symbol of Irish heritage and traditional Irish customs. The claddagh ring is a symbol of friendship, love and loyalty as inscribed inside the Aran Claddagh Ring.

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This Aran Irish Cross pendant, finely crafted and accented with a gold trinity knot is a true Irish beauty. This designer Celtic rope cross is inspired by the warmth of the Irish wool fibers twisted into the beautiful and strong yarn that is knitted into traditional Aran sweaters. The Aran sweater is a symbol of Irish heritage and traditional Irish craft.

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Our Oval Aran Trinity Pendant is symbolic of the rhythmic weaving and the knitting of wool. The oval rope accent is inspired by the warmth of the twisted wool fibers creating the beautiful and strong yarn knitted into traditional Aran sweaters. Combined with the tradition Celtic trinity knot the Aran sweater is a symbol of Irish heritage and Irish craft.

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Our Oval Aran Trinity Earrings are symbolic of the rhythmic weaving and the knitting of wool. The oval rope accent is inspired by the warmth of the twisted wool fibers creating the beautiful and strong yarn knitted into traditional Aran sweaters. Combined with the tradition Celtic trinity knot the Aran sweater is a symbol of Irish heritage and Irish craft.

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Claddagh Meaning

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The Meaning of the Claddagh…

The Irish Claddagh, pronounced [klah-duh] is called a fáinne Chladaigh in Irish. The traditional Irish Claddagh ring is a symbol of friendship, love and loyalty. The hands of the claddagh ring stand for friendship. The heart of the claddadgh ring stands for love and the crown is a symbol of loyalty. The Claddagh has actually been worn since Roman times! The beautiful meaning of the claddagh ring has made the claddagh ring a celebrated romantic gift for people of all nationalities. But none can argue that the claddagh ring holds a rather special meaning to those romantics of Irish heritage.

The Claddagh Story….. A short history of the Claddagh ring. Long ago a young man was captured and sold into slavery from the fishing village of Claddagh. Many years passed and he wondered if his true love would wait for him. Over the years he stole tiny bits of gold from his master to make her a ring. He fashioned a heart for love, a crown for loyalty and hands as a symbol of friendship. After many years he finally returned home to Claddagh. Upon his return and to his joy he discovered his true love had waited for him. He gave her the ring as a symbol of their love, loyalty and friendship forever known now as the Claddagh. Do you have someone in your life to which you pledge your love, loyalty and friendship forever?

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traditional celtic jewelry symbols and their meanings

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Shamrock

The shamrock is the traditional symbol or Ireland. The shamrock forms a triad and the Celts believed three was a mystical number. Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the holy Trinity to the Celts. If good things come in threes then this silver 3-leafed shamrock pendant in beautiful emerald green is definitely a good thing.

Trinity Knot

The Trinity knot also known as the triquetra is a continuous interweaving triple knot symbolism no beginning or ending. The Celts believe the number three was sacred such as the three stages of life, the three elements; earth, sky and sea and three stages of time being past present and future. Later the Christians adopted the symbol to represent the Holy Trinity. In modern times the Trinity knot is now interpreted as the Irish love knot.

Celtic Cross

The Celtic Cross is viewed as a symbol of faith synonymous with the Irish culture. Legend also says St. Patrick, while preaching Christianity drew a cross through a Celtic circle symbolic of the moon Goddess. Hence the Celtic cross was born. Today the circle of the cross is viewed as a of God’s endless love.

Tree of Life

The sacred tree or Tree of Life was a central part of early Celtic spirituality. The sacred Tree of Life represented the fruitfulness of the earth, evoking spiritual growth and rebirth. Trees provided the Celts with a source for basic sustenance. Without trees, life for the Celts would have been difficult. The Celts believed the Tree of Life was rooted in the heart of the earth and that it drank the sacred waters of life. The Tree of Life stretched its branches into the heavens bridging earthly and celestial powers. Every Celtic tribe had its own sacred tree as a symbol of sovereignty, sacred wisdom and spiritual growth.

Claddagh Ring

The Claddagh Story….. A short history of the Claddagh ring. Long ago a young man was captured and sold into slavery from the fishing village of Claddagh. Many years passed and he wondered if his true love would wait for him. Over the years he stole tiny bits of gold from his master to make her a ring. He fashioned a heart for love, a crown for loyalty and hands as a symbol of friendship. After many years he finally returned home to Claddagh. Upon his return and to his joy he discovered his true love had waited for him. He gave her the ring as a symbol of their love, loyalty and friendship forever known now as the Claddagh.

Wild Irish Rose

The Wild Irish Rose is a celebration of the sturdy, self-reliant and gorgeous Irish women past, present and future.

Like the song says….. “My Wild Irish Rose, The sweetest flower that grows. You may search everywhere, But none can compare with My Wild Irish Rose”

Excerpt from the song My Wild Irish Rose written by Chauncey Olcott.

The Irish Harp

The Irish harp, although not as renowned as the shamrock is the official emblem of Ireland. The Irish harps status as the official insignia of Ireland dates centuries and the elegant instrument’s history tells much about the history of the Emerald Isle.

Celtic Sisters Knot

The Celtic Sisters Knot is a symbol of sisterhood and the strong, eternal bond we share with our sisters and friends. The intricate Celtic knot heart is an unbroken line symbolic of an everlasting love. The stylized triquetra or triple spiral, woven within the Celtic knot heart symbolizes the three stages of woman. The three stages of woman are maid, mother and wise woman. Where are you and your sisters on the spiral of life? Celebrate the powerful, life long bond of friendship between women with our Sisters Knot.

Triskele

The triple spiral design of the triskele is associated with the Celts of Ireland and can be seen on the ancient site of Newgrange, in County Meath. Dating from 3200 BC, before the arrival of the Celts in Ireland, Newgrange contains carvings of the beautiful triple spiral design. Today the triskele is still used in Irish craft as a symbol with enduring meaning and beauty.

Celtic Knot

A Celtic knot is a stylized representation of an endless knot used for decoration by the Celts. There are eight basic types of knots. They have no religious or philosophical meaning other then representing the endless intricacy of humanity and nature. Spirals are the earliest decorative motif of the Celts and the first to disappear. Death and rebirth is the symbolism in the ever changing directional flow of the spiral.

Celtic Lovers Knot Jewelry – Celtic Lovers Knot Heart Necklace

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Celtic Lovers Knot Heart

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Our Celtic Lovers Knot Heart in two toned sterling silver and gold is brilliant. The unbroken lines of the love knots that resemble two entwined hearts symbolize eternal lifelong love.