Celtic Jewelry
Celtic jewelry
takes on the aesthetics of the various people who were known as the
Celts. A variety of people fall under this category. Their history ranges
from the Stone Age to contemporary years. It also spans different geography
and varying, though similar, cultures.
Today, the concept of Celtic jewelry often encompasses intricate designs.
These designs are primarily abstract. They may use of continuous and
interwoven lines. There is a strong geometric feel with a lot of these
works- with a stronger emphasis on line as opposed to shape.
Of popular interest to people looking for Celtic jewelry is the Celtic
knot. These decorative knots are generally designed to be endless. They
were commonly incorporated into Christian monuments and manuscripts
during the Middle Ages.