White Gold w/ Yellow Gold Mo Anam Cara Ring

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Mo Anam Cara Two-Tone RingOne of the my absolute favorite presentations of the Mo Anam Cara ring that I’ve come across has got to this two-tone Mo Anam Cara ring.  This stunning Irish wedding band features a new design where the words Mo Anam Cara are beautifully carves around the ring.  Each word is separated from the next by an Irish Claddagh.  The Claddagh is an old Irish symbol that represents Love, Loyalty, and Friendship.

The two tones of gold in this ring are divided by intricate braided rope detail.  The main part of the ring is presented in either 14K or 18K white gold.  The rail section of this Mo Anam Cara ring is in 14K or 18K yelow gold.  The combination of both make for an absolutely unforgettable presentation.

This beautiful Mo Anam Cara ring is sure to draw compliments from whomever sees it.  It is a lovely testament to the love that a couple shares for each other.  Each of these stunning rings is handcrafted by artisans in Dublin, Ireland.  As your assurance of quality, each piece is hallmarked at the Assay Office in Dublin Castle.

This is also a very comfortable ring to wear as it features a comfort fit design, and does not have the sharply angled edges that some wedding bands have traditionally had in the past.

Sterling Silver Filigree Knot Celtic Cross

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Irish Celtic Cross PendantOne of our most popular pieces of Irish jewelry has always been Celtic Crosses.  With a myriad of different designs, ranging from contemporary to traditional Celtic Crosses, there is a cross for every taste.  This particular  Cross Pendant features a filigree design, featuring wonderfully ornate Celtic knots in each panel as well as in the ring surrounding the cross.  Please click on the image to see this Celtic Cross pendant in our Irish store.

The most famous Celtic Crosses in Ireland were generally constructed prior to the 11th century.  However, they have remained a very popular design and are a staple of the Irish landscape throughout the country.

Visit us online at www.celticbydesign.com for the very finest in Irish gifts and Irish jewelry.

 

Celtic Cross Inset With Connemara Marble

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Trinity Knot Celtic Cross With Inset MarbleThis lovely Celtic Cross is the perfect Irish gift for that special someone in your life.  Features a wonderfully ornate ring around the Cross that is fashioned from individual Celtic knots.  Each panel of the Celtic Cross is inset with green Connemara marble for a truly Irish look.

This wonderful Celtic Cross pendant measures 1.25″ tall and 0.75″ in width.  Included with the pendant is an 18″ clasped sterling silver chain chain.

Presented in sterling silver and hallmarked at the Assay Office in Dublin Castle.  Hallmarking has been a legal requirement in Ireland for all fine Irish jewelry since the sevententh century.

April Birthstone Claddagh Ring & Jewelry

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March Birthstone Claddagh RingOne of our most thoughtful Irish gifts to give is a Birthstone Claddagh Ring or another wonderful beautiful piece of Claddagh Birthstone Jewelry.  These are the perfect Irish gift for Mom or that special lady in your life!

Each month of the year features a unique birthstone mounted into the Claddagh design.  Birthstones have been used throughout civilization for centuries.  Over the years, various organizations have attempted to standardize the birthstone for each month.  For the most part, this has been relatively successful, though regional differences and alternatives do exist.

March Birthstone Claddagh Pendant

April is no exception to the beautiful array of stones used in this jewelry collection and features the Cubic Zirconia.  This is available as a ring, pendant, or earrings.  Each stone is presented as an integral part of the Irish Claddagh symbol.  The hands represent friendship, the crown stands for loyalty, and the heart shows love.  The Claddagh is an old Irish symbol dating back to the beginning of the 18th century.  It is associated with a goldsmith by the name of Richard Joyce from (what is now) the city of Galway.

 

March Birthstone Claddagh Earrings

As a young boy, Joyce had been taken into slavery by Algerian pirates and subsequently sold to a goldsmith in Tangiers.  It was there that he learned his trade.  Some years later, King William III of England forced Algeria to release all slaves subject to British rule.  As such, Joyce was eventually repatriated to Ireland, and returned to Galway.  It was there that Joyce was said to have crafted the first Claddagh ring (although there remains some dispute to this day regarding which Irish goldsmith had the most influence upon its design).

 

Lovingly handcrafted in Dublin, each piece is hallmarked at the Assay Office in Dublin Castle before being shipped to you.  Each stunning piece of jewelry is available in your choice of fine metal – sterling silver, 10K yellow gold, 14K yeallow gold, or 14K white gold.

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Irish Bridal Celtic Trinity Knot Tiara

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Over the years, we’ve sold quite a lot of different tiaras at Celtic By Design.  None has proven as popular as this stunning Celtic Trinity Knot Tiara from Ireland.  This beautiful tiara in centered upon the Celtic Trinity Knot which is decorated with gorgeous Austrian crystals.  Also lavishly decorating the tiara is additional Celtic knotwork, which tapers off into another Trinity Knot at each side of the tiara.  Additional accent items include pearls.  The frontal design area measures approximately 4.5″ wide and 1″ tall.

Silver Rhodium Celtic Trinity Knot TiaraThis stunning Trinity Knot Tiara is perfect for any Irish wedding.  It is also extremely popular for both Proms as well as First Holy Communions.  The Trinity Knot is used extensively in Celtic works of art, such as the Ireland’s famous Book of Kells.  It is often used to represent three of something, such as the Blessed Trinity.  Trinity knots are also used often on Celtic crosses and other Irish and Celtic stone artifacts.

Available in Rhodium plated silver, this tiara positively gleams and compliments any hairstyle.  Rhodium is one of the most brilliant metals used in fine jewelry and is often used to plate over silver, white gold, and platinum.  It is known as the “noble metal”.  It is not subject to tarnishing (unlike non-plated sterling silver) and will maintain its brilliance for many, many years to come.  There is absolutely no reason that you should not plan on using this tiara as an heirloom in the future.

As if the Rhodium version is not stunning enough, our 18K Celtic Trinity Knot TiaraTrinity Knot tiara is also available in 18K gold plate.  The 18K gold version is identical to the rhodium plated one is every aspect except the final finish.  This fine 18K gold finish is not subject to tarnish either.  Even more impressive that that both are identically priced!

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Sterling Silver Mo Anam Cara Wedding Bands

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One of our all time favorite Irish Gifts are the Mo Anam Cara Wedding Bands.  These beautiful rings are available in your choice of Sterling Silver, 10K, 14, and 18K White or Yellow Gold.  They are perfect for use as wedding rings, or simply as an upgrade later on.  The quality of these rings is outstanding, and the customer reviews are a testament to that fact!Ladies Mo Anam Cara Wedding Band

Mo Anam Cara Wedding Bands feature the Claddagh symbol and the Gaelic text Mo Anam Cara meaning “My Soul Mate” in the Irish language.  It is pronounced as “muh ah-num kara.” The Claddagh symbol is an ancient Irish symbol.  The hands stand for friendship, the crown for loyalty, and the heart for love.  It is the perfect expression of your feelings for each other!  the Claddagh symbol is attributed to an Irish goldsmith,  Richard Joyce.  Joyce created the first Claddagh ring in Glaway – soon after being released from serving as an enslaved apprentice to an Algerian goldsmith.

In addition to being available in your choice of fine metal, these stunning rings are also available in both men’s and ladies versions, including half-sizes for each.  Each ring is lovingly handcrafted in Dublin, Ireland.  As your assurance of quality and authenticity, each ring is also hallmarked as the Assay Office in Dublin Castle.

Mo Anam Cara Siorai II RingsA new style of Mo Anam Cara rings have also been released.  The Mo Anam Cara Siorai II rings are unisex, and also available in two-tone gold.  These stunning rings are presented in an oxidized sterling silver finish.  This new range adds another alternative to the classic Mo Anam Cara Wedding Bands.

Visit Celtic By Design online for all your Irish gift and Irish jewelry needs.  We promise not to disappoint!

Happy St. Brigid’s Day

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St. Brigid was born around 451 A.D. to a pagan father and a Christian slave mother. It was predicted by a Druid that she would do great things. Brigid’s father kept Brigid and her mother as slaves. She spent her earlier life cooking, cleaning, washing and feeding animals on her father’s farm. Brigid was inspired by the teachings of St. Patrick and she became a Christian.

At the age of eighteen she stopped working for her father. She decided that she would spend her life working for God by looking after sick, elderly and poor people. At this time she became one of the first nuns in Ireland. St. Brigid went on to establish many convents all over Ireland.

St. Brigid is the patroness of dairy maids, infants, midwives, blacksmiths, poets, nuns and students.

On one of her travels, St. Brigid went to visit a dying pagan chieftain  She started to weave a cross from some rushes on the floor. He asked her what she was doing and she told him about Christ and the meaning of the Cross. The chieftain changed his faith and was baptized.

The making of a “St. Brigid’s Cross” is a custom of St. Brigid’s day. This cross is usually made out of reeds or rushes. It is then hung on the front doors of homes and left in place all year, to be burned and replaced with a newly-woven cross on the next St. Brigid’s Day.

Two wonderful ways to celebrate the life of this extraordinary woman is with our St. Brigid’s gold necklace, or with a beautiful Belleek Cross.

Visit us online at www.celticbydesign.com for all your Irish jewelry and Irish gifts needs.

Citrine – November’s Traditional Birthstone for Beautiful Irish Jewelry

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Are you looking for an Irish Gift that any November birthday girl will admire? Our November Birthstone Irish Claddagh Ring – Citrine, November Birthstone Claddagh Pendant – Citrine, and November Birthstone Claddagh Earrings – Citrine are a perfect choice.

These pieces can be made in silver, 10K yellow gold, 14K yellow gold and 14K white gold. They are hand crafted in Ireland and hallmarked at the Assay office in Dublin Castle.

Citrine is the traditional birthstone for November. It is also an alternative zodiac stone for Scorpio.

The values of hope, cheerfulness, youth, health, and fidelity are all associated with citrine.

People born in the month of November are said to have a heart of gold and a wise nature.

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Choosing a special Irish Gift – Sterling Silver Claddagh Earrings

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The Claddagh symbol has three aspects; hands – for friendship, heart – for love, and a crown – for loyalty.

These Sterling Silver Claddagh Earrings would be perfect for drinks with the girls, a casual date or a gift for a favorite teacher.

They are hand made of Sterling Silver in Ireland and Hallmarked at the Assay office in Dublin Castle.

Please look at our full line of claddagh jewelry at youririshjewlry.com

Sterling Silver Heart,Shamrock & Claddagh Earrings

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This beautiful pair of earrings comes from the Irish Solstice Collection.  This Collection is made up of stunning Irish jewelry pieces that really highlight Ireland’s heritage.  The Collection incorporates traditional Irish symbols combined with more modern shapes into the jewelry.

These particular earrings feature the Irish Claddagh, hearts, and shamrocks in a circle design.  They are fashioned from 0.925 sterling silver and hallmarked at the Assay Office in Dublin Castle.

Visit us online at Celtic By Design to shop the very best in Irish jewelry and Irish gifts!