Irish Celtic Jewels Blog

The feelings of love and contentment that come with being a new father will transform you life, and make it richer, and more meaningful. If you’ve just become a father, you may want to celebrate the joyous occasion by buying your wife something special: something that shows your love and appreciation of her.

…continue reading Celebrate your new baby with Celtic jewelry

The Trinity Knot is a Celtic symbol of ancient origin and one of the earliest symbols of Christianity predating the crucifix by hundreds of years. But what we want to know is: What is the Trinity knot officially known as?

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“Lauraine Harper emailed me a few weeks back. She read that we love to tell peoples stories and told us she was eager to tell us her marriage proposal story. I can see why. This is truly a touching story. Thank you Lauraine for sharing this with us”

We would like to share our Ireland Trip story with you, for it is charged with two very different types of emotion.

Billy’s Mom, JoAnne Dunlevy was not feeling well when we started out for our very first trip to Ireland. We stopped to see her on the way to the airport. We told her we would cancel our plans and in her usual unselfish way she said to us “You kids get on that plane and don’t look back”. She always spoke of her desire to go back to her roots in her family’s County Clare. We promised her we would go there and have a toast in her honor. …continue reading A unique Irish marriage proposal

“Over the last couple of months we’ve had several emails from customers asking about ways of using the Celtic theme in their wedding. The main points that came up were music and decor. Here’s our thoughts along with some gift ideas for the wedding party”

Question:

I would like to incorporate traditional Irish elements into my wedding. Can you give me some tips on how to make my dream wedding a reality?

…continue reading Planning a traditional Irish wedding - Q & A

The gorgeous, deep-green gleam of emeralds has made them prized for centuries, as the most coveted of precious stones: by weight, the emerald is the most valuable gemstone in the world. Whether the natural, or more affordable created emerald, is used in your Claddagh ring, Irish Celtic pendant, or Celtic earrings, you will be thrilled with the purity and depth of your stone.

…continue reading All about emeralds - Choosing the right stone for you

How do you tell your special someone that you love them and that you can’t wait to spend the rest of your life with them? You could do it in the traditional manner, with a traditional “I love you” and “I do.” These sentiments are sweet, of course, but why not jazz up your vows with some Irish declarations of your undying devotion?

…continue reading Bringing Celtic Sentiment to Your Wedding Vows

…continue reading You don’t have my Celtic ring size – What can I do?

The perfect Celtic wedding ceremony involves many different traditions of your Irish heritage. Planning the perfect Celtic wedding will be a fun and exciting time in your life as you learn about your Celtic heritage. It is always nice to compliment your wedding guests with Celtic wedding favors that remind them of the commitment you and your loved one have made to each other. Here are a few ideas to help you get started:

• Foil wrapped chocolate shamrocks
• Celtic cross soap
• Love knot candles
• Claddagh ornaments

The love knot is a beautiful symbolic ceremony at your Celtic wedding. The love knot is the tradition of hand-fastening in which the couple will have their hands wrapped together with fabric or rope. Some couples choose to use personal effects for their wraps, such as a baby blanket or a scarf that belonged to a family member. This beautiful ceremony is referred to as “tying the knot” and it is a great theme for your Celtic wedding.

Many couples choose to have their Celtic wedding rings designed with the love knot symbol as it represents eternal love. Share your eternal love with your guests by handing out Celtic wedding favors that incorporate the love knot such as Celtic love knot candles.

Choose Celtic wedding favors that signify the tradition that the bride and groom are united as one. If your wedding is around the holidays, perhaps you can make Claddagh ornaments to hand out to your guests. The Claddagh symbol represents friendship and is a perfect way to honor your guests as you embark upon your new life.

No matter where you decide to get married, make your Celtic wedding rich in your Irish heritage and custom.

Planning the perfect Celtic themed wedding can be a chore if you are trying to please everyone. The Celtic heritage is rich in tradition and has beautiful symbolism. If you would like to incorporate your Celtic heritage into your wedding without it being tacky, it won’t be too hard to do. You can find subtle ways to incorporate the design of your Irish wedding bands and even a bagpiper into your wedding.

…continue reading A Celtic themed wedding - without it being tacky

…continue reading Celtic jewelry for bridesmaids