Mens Celtic Jewelry

There's a few things to know when buying Mens Celtic Jewelry.

Mens celtic jewelry is not a new idea.  In fact, Mens celtic jewelry has an ancient history associated with it that dates back to the first century, BC.

Although many men do not wear a large amount of jewelry because it is almost considered feminine, mens celtic jewelry has a special meaning and power behind it.  The ancient Celts regarded jewelry as an indication of status, as well as rank in the tribe.  They were master craftsmen creating sophisticated artwork in the form of jewelry.  Mens celtic jewelry contained a lot of important symbolism and it was also used for practical purposes.

For example, pins or broaches were used to secure and fasten clothing because they did not have the luxury of zippers in the first century.  One common item of clothing was a cloak, which needed a fastener near the top to keep it secure around the back and shoulders.  As well, the Celts did not have hairdressers, so they needed fasteners to keep the hair out of their face.  There was a wide variety of mens celtic jewelry including charms worn on necklaces, buckles and bracelets.

Mens celtic jewelry was worn for practical purposes; however, it was also believed that certain symbols could protect them from evil spirits and protect them from harm.  The Celts had a deep system of beliefs and much of their mens celtic jewelry is a reflection of that.

If you take into consideration the fact that the Celts did not have complex tools to produce any mens celtic jewelry with, they really were the most fascinating and specialized jewelers of their time.  Various materials were used in the making of mens celtic jewelry, including bronze, silver and, of course, gold.  Gold was reserved for the most important and highest ranking members of the clan.

Much of the history of the Celtic people is a mystery, and many people with Irish heritage are direct descendents of the Celts.  Many of the symbols commonly used have evolved over the centuries and some have many meanings.

Rings 

Rings were among the most significant and symbolic pieces of mens celtic jewelry.  It was a symbol not only of eternal love, but also as a symbol of the Celtic love for God.  The most distinctive variety of rings in mens celtic jewelry are the woven type designs or “Celtic knots”.  These strands have neither a distinctive beginning nor end.  Mens celtic jewelry rings also rely heavily on crosses.  The most popular type of ring in mens celtic jewelry is the Claddagh ring which has many symbolic meanings.  It symbolizes friendship and in the case of a marriage ceremony, the Claddagh ring had the meaning of a very strong and significant union between two people.  The Claddagh ring has a heart and crown over the heart.  If the ring is worn with the heart facing inwards, it symbolizes that a person is “not available”, and if it is worn in the opposite direction, its meaning is friendship.

Bracelets 

Another significantly symbolic piece of mens celtic jewelry is the torc – a type of bracelet worn around the neck as a status symbol among the Celts.  These were worn commonly by priests, people of noble descent or warriors.  They were believed to have magical powers of protection to ward off all evil including spells and mortal enemies.  Another bracelet that was created and still prevails today is one that is worn on the arm.  The symbolic meaning of an arm bracelet in mens celtic jewelry is that it “anchors” the person who wears it.

The reason that mens celtic jewelry remains popular is because of the rich history behind each symbol and the intricate designs.  Mens celtic jewelry is said to give the wearer a feeling of well being, and even to contain healing or magical elements.

Mens celtic jewelry is timeless, and in present day, it is seeing a  resurgence in popularity.  Of course, the popularity of Celtic culture is not limited to mens celtic jewelry.  Much influence of the designs and symbolism of mens celtic jewelry can be seen in modern day tattoo art and body art and of course in mens celtic jewelry.  When one wears celtic jewelry, they are touching on the mystery and tradition of another time.