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Archive for December, 2008

Irish Landmarks – Places Where Celtic Symbolism Comes Alive

Friday, December 26th, 2008
Claddagh Rings If you are interested in Celtic jewelry, you may also be interested in the meaning of the common symbols that appear in Celtic jewelry designs. There are many places in Ireland, such as museums or Churchyards, where these symbols remain, as powerful, sacred reminders of the past.

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Yellow and White Gold Celtic Jewelry Designs: For Maximum Impact

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Silver Family Celtic Pendant If you are of Celtic heritage, you may be interested in the ancient symbols that are so prevalent in Celtic art, history, and culture. You may enjoy learning about the special meaning in your pendant, ring, or earrings, as you revel in the beauty of its handcrafted, intricate design. Celtic symbols come alive in yellow and white gold tones, when gleaming precious metals are used to wonderful effect, in order to display the meaningful symbols of days gone by.

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Irish Influence on Modern Culture – Literature, Music, and Jewelry

Friday, December 19th, 2008
Silver Family Celtic Pendant The Irish storytelling tradition is rich with spirituality, mythology, and history: even today, the Irish people carry on the traditions of their ancestors, when contributing to the arts. Specifically, many examples of Irish influence in books, music, and jewelry design can be found today, as the popularity of Irish symbols and traditional songs and stories continues to intrigue and influence new generations.

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How to Incorporate Celtic into Your Christmas?

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
Silver Family Celtic Pendant ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and people all over the world are celebrating their own form of Christmas. If you are of Irish heritage or just happen to love Celtic culture, make this Christmas even more special by incorporating Celtic traditions into your holiday.

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Christmas Orders – Guaranteed Delivery Dates

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Any orders taken from today, December 15th, we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. Orders taken after today will most likely make it for Christmas; we just can’t guarantee that it will.

If you are concerned at all about getting an item in time for Christmas, please contact me directly on 1800-781-0904 from the US and on +353-1-2070811 from the rest of the world. You can also email me on leighm@irishcelticjewels.com

Business hours:
9:30am – 5:30pm GMT, Monday to Friday

Equivalent US hours:
4:30am – 12:30pm Eastern Time (United States), Monday to Friday
1:30am – 9:30am Pacific Time (United States), Monday to Friday

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Leigh Maher

How to design your Celtic wedding invitations?

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Your wedding day is the most important day of your life. If you choose to have a Celtic themed wedding, you and your guests will be sure to enjoy a lasting memory of your heritage and love for one another.

One of the first parts of your wedding will be the wedding invitations. For a Celtic themed wedding, you have some wonderful options to design your invitations around, such as your Claddagh rings, or other Celtic wedding rings. Perhaps your bridesmaids are wearing Celtic jewelry to match the theme? You can incorporate almost any part of your Celtic heritage into your wedding invitation. …continue reading How to design your Celtic wedding invitations?

Surprise Celtic Engagement Ring: What size?

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Celtic Engagement Ring A wonderful way to propose to your girlfriend is with one of our Celtic engagement rings. Our Celtic diamond rings can be designed on our website by simply inputting the size you will need, the type of Celtic style you prefer and the metal option you would like (yellow gold, white gold, or platinum). The hardest part for most people is knowing what size of ring to purchase.

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All About Birthstones: Colors, Types and Meaning

Friday, December 5th, 2008
Emerald and Diamond Ring Birthstones can be found in various types of jewelry from rings to necklaces to earrings, and they are a lovely way to add some color and personality to any jewelry piece. Because there is an individual birthstone for every month of the year, you can feel unique wearing anything that contains your birth month’s specific birthstone. Birthstones and their color and meaning vary from month to month, so read on to find out what makes your birthstone so special.

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Celtic Trinity Knot Pendant Competition Winner

Thursday, December 4th, 2008
Saint Bridget's Cross I only had one entrant for this months competition, which made me realize that it was probably too difficult a competition.Luckily the one entry was excellent. The winner is Christy Hair from Portland, OR. Christy wrote this description on the wall of my Celtic jewelry Facebook Page and it’s also now live on my site as the description for this Celtic wedding ring:

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This lovely Celtic wedding band of clear, sparkling diamonds and precious gold, (your choose between the rich yellow color or the shimmering white), is enough to delight any lass’ heart! Make your big day extra lucky by slipping it on to your love’s pretty hand. And, like the knots upon the ring, may your lives forever be entwined in love!

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Congratulations Christy! You have won this gold Celtic pendant (including chain), worth $279. I’ll contact you shortly to get your shipping details.

Celtic Jewelry Christmas Shipping Dates

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Saint Bridget's Cross For all of those in the US, I trust you had a nice and relaxing Thanksgiving. The end of Thanksgiving signals the final run into Christmas.

As it can take up to 3 weeks to manufacture some items, I thought it might be useful to  explain the cut-off dates for Christmas shipping.

If you’re planning on purchasing a Celtic jewelry Christmas gift, I recommend that you try to place your order by December 4th.

We CAN fulfill orders after this date. You can order right up till December 19th. If you’re concerned about availability, you can contact me directly on 1800-781-0904 or email me: leighm@irishcelticjewels.com

Business hours:
9:30am – 5:30pm GMT, Monday to Friday

Equivalent US hours :
4:30am – 12:30pm Eastern Time (United States), Monday to Friday
1:30am – 9:30am Pacific Time (United States), Monday to Friday