Scottish Celtic Love Jewelry

By Tim Lazaro

Jewelry is the language of love

Scottish Celtic love jewelry is most commonly seen in the form of a wedding band. People of Celtic descent favor this type of ring because it gives them a chance to display their love and affection for the partner in a way that highlights their Celtic heritage. Celtic love symbols are often preserved in jewelry and are perfectly displayed in this manner.

Rings and things

Quite often Celtic wedding rings display beautiful knot work. Celtic knots symbolize no beginning and no endings and because of this eternal circle, this type of ring is the ultimate symbol of a love. The knots in a wedding ring are crossed and interwoven which reflects how the couple will be entwined throughout their lives together.

Classic Celtic love knot patterns in rings can be found in silver or gold and feature the Gaelic phrase "mo Ghaol Ort' which means 'my love with you'. The unique and utterly Celtic statement makes this ring extremely popular and can be worn by both bride and groom, and even as a token of deep friendship or love.

Irish in its origin the Claddagh ring is popular among Scottish Celts in love. The Claddagh is designed with two hands clasping a heart. The heart is topped with a crown.

The legend of the Claddagh is that a young goldsmith made one for his beloved as a promise of marriage. But he was kidnapped before he could present it to her and forced aboard a pirate ship. She refused to believe that he was dead and waited five long years for him. He later escaped, made his fortune and married her.

The Claddagh represents ever lasting commitment. The hands offer up a heart and the crown is a symbol of love. The Claddagh can be used discreetly. If the heart is facing downwards it signifies that the wearer is single. If the heart is facing upwards toward the body, it signifies that the wearer has given her heart to someone.

The Luckenbooth

The Luckenbooth is pure Scottish and takes the form of a brooch. There were two styles of Luckenbooth brooches. The first was a incised decorated ring brooch which was used by men and women to fasten their plaids and this was called a Penanular. The other was a heart shaped brooch that was given at weddings and engagements by a lover to his object of affection.

They are a Scottish symbol for love, given as a token of affection, friendship or love. They are also said to symbolise loyalty. They are one of the most romantic traditions of Scottish history and were given by the groom to the would-be bride to be pinned to her wedding dress on the day.

These brooches were worn as a protection against evil and from the attention of the fairies from 1800AD onwards, the heart was small and was surmounted by a crown. They were plain and undecorated and were usually crafted out of silver. This is the most famous form of the Luckenbooth brooch. The name comes from the Luckenbooth which was a small 'locking booth' which were a feature of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. They were tiny and could be securely locked up at night allowing traders to leave their wares behind.

Traditionally they were given by a man to his sweetheart on their engagement, but they also acted as a lucky charm. They were said to ease the pain of childbirth and would ensure a steady supply of milk if pinned to the petticoat. If pinned to a baby's shawl, it was said that they would protect the child from being stolen away in the night by fairies.

They slowly became larger and more elaborate, allowing for inscriptions on the back such as a couple's initials or a special date or even message. From 1850 the Luckenbooth hearts became intertwined and began resembling the letter 'M'. Thistle fleur de lys were added and were later called Mary's Brooches after Mary Queen of Scots husband presented her with one.

Today they form two hearts topped with a crown and some can even be found set with garnets as garnets have a reputation for being lucky in the affairs of the heart as well as symbolizing consistency in a relationship as well as deep friendship.

About the Author:

Tim Lazaro is a Celtic Symbol enthusiast. For tips and advice on Celtic Love Symbols visit http://www.allaboutcelticsymbols.com.
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