Antiqued Silver Celtic Knot Earrings
I Hand Crafted these earrings
Celtic Knot
Celtic knotwork embodies a richness and pureness of ancient Celtic
times. It dates back as far as the 5th century and was used extensively
by the ancient monks to illuminate the world famous Book of Kells and
Book of Durrow manuscripts. There is much speculation and scholarly
guesses associated with the meaning of Celtic knots. The Celts didn't
keep records of the meanings of the designs they created but they were
prevalent in so many areas of their life. Because of the context of the
designs that scholars have studied it has been speculated that the knots
represented basic tenants of life, mankind and spirituality. Some could
have been created to ward off evil spirits, others are said to relate
to the concept of eternity, eternal life, or the interconnectedness of
all living things.
The Celtic knot is one of the best known motifs in Celtic jewelry and
art. The delicate twists and turns are found in ancient stone art and
tattoos, in illuminated manuscripts- in fact, just about anywhere the
Celtic people have traveled. Similar designs exist in Norse culture, and
as far as China.
The continual looping of the designs suggests themes of eternity and
interconnectedness, and knots may have been made at one time to foil
evil spirits. Interwoven figures of people and animals may have
represented the interdependent nature of life – two or more knots laced
together symbolize lovers, hunters and their prey, God and man, etc.
from spirits or malevolent influence. Interlaced animals and men usually
represent relationships, or emphasize the interdependence of mankind
and nature.