Celtic Jewellery Blog

This blog explains Celtic and Claddagh jewellery in plain English. Each article covers one question, such as what a symbol means, how to wear a ring or which metal suits a gift. We keep sentences short and we name our sources.

Many popular stories about Celtic symbols turn out to be recent. Therefore each article separates what we can show from what is only tradition. If we find a mistake, we correct it and change the date at the top of the page.

New articles appear here as we publish them. While you wait, our four core guides answer the most common questions.

We write on four themes. The first is meaning, such as what a Claddagh ring or a trinity knot stands for. The second is buying advice, for example how to choose between silver and gold. The third is sizing and wear, and the fourth is care, since good silver stays bright for many years.

Each article follows the same shape. It opens with a short answer, then gives the detail, and it ends with sources and links to related guides. Therefore you can skim for the answer or read on for the story, whichever suits you.

We also correct our own work. If a reader or a new source shows that we got something wrong, we fix the text and change the date at the top of the page. That habit matters, because old claims about Celtic jewellery tend to travel a long way.

Because the same names appear in many places, we link related articles together. You can follow a symbol from the short guide to the long story, and then on to the next idea. Still, every article stands alone, so you can read just the one you need.

• Claddagh ring history and meaning
• Celtic symbols and what they mean
• How to measure your ring size
• How to care for sterling silver