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Irish Jewelry
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Irish jewelry is rich in history and meaning. Many people
of Irish descent enjoy cultivating their cultural heritage
into their weddings and other ceremonies. Here are a few descriptions
of popular types of Irish jewelry.
Claddagh Ring:
The hands represent friendship, the crown, loyalty, and the
heart, love. It is said that in the sixteenth century an Irish
sailor named Richard Joyce was sold into slavery by Algerian
pirates. Richard, who was supposed to be married the same
week he was captured, was sold to a wealthy Moorish goldsmith
who taught Richard the trade. Richard developed his own type
of Celtic jewelry wedding
rings for her with a heart topped by a crown and held by two
hands. Richard was eventually escaped and returned to Ireland
where he and his fiancée were finally married. Over
the years, this Claddagh
design became extremely popular as a betrothal or wedding
ring.
Crested rings:
Crests were worn on the battlefield to quickly distinguish
friends from enemies. Often, these crests were associated
with particular families and passed from generation to generation.
Gimmel (bond Ring):
This wedding ring originates from the Middle Ages when a betrothal
ceremony by means of the Gimmel or Bond Ring often preceded
matrimony. It is made of three joined rings. If a couple were
to be separated, the rings were broken apart at the betrothal
in the presence of a witness. The man and woman broke away
the upper and lower rings from the central one, which the
witness retained. When the marriage contract was fulfilled,
the three portions of the wedding ring were again united and
the ring used in the ceremony.
Emeralds:
To the Irish, emeralds represent success and are appropriate
for any Irish wedding ring.
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Cubic
Zirconia
This isn’t a diamond, but it sure looks like one! Cubic
zirconia is also known as CZ or CZ diamonds.
Designer
Jewelry
The greatest fashions, most unique styles, and sure-to-be-complimented
adornments can be found beneath the label of ‘designer
jewelry’!
Discount
Jewelry
We don’t always have extra funds lying around for the
most gorgeous engagement ring, anniversary present, or Mother’s
Day jewelry set.
Ethnic
Jewelry
Ethnic jewelry displays the culture and essence of a specific
region.
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Silver Jewelry
It’s great to get a good deal, but when shopping around
for silver you should be looking at more than just the price
tag.
Handcrafted
Jewelry
Generally the term “handcrafted jewelry” is used
for unique jewelry: beaded, extravagant designs surrounding
the stone, ethnic or cultural jewelry, specially themed jewelry
by an independent designer, etc.
Irish
Jewelry
Many people of Irish descent enjoy cultivating their cultural
heritage into their weddings and other ceremonies.
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