Celtic Ring Patterns

Celtic knot tatted square.

Celtic ring patterns.

The use of interlace patterns had its origins in the late roman empire. Knot patterns first appeared in the third and fourth centuries ad and can be seen in roman floor mosaics of that time. New men s rings wax patterns new item. New celtic wedding bands.

We are a craftsman run workshop specializing in authentic handmade celtic jewelry and mixed metal designs. Start with a picot for the chain shown in orange before ring a. Along with spiral braid and plait patterns knots played a major role in celtic art in around 450 ad just before the culture was heavily influenced by christianity. There is little written on the subject of their value.

Despite the seemingly ubiquitous nature of celtic knots these designs are not particularly understood. Casting stones in place page. Steps are very common celtic symbols and are dominant patterns in celtic art starting around 450 ad. Just browse through the collection and pick your favorite celtic pattern.

These complex designs are used as decorative accompaniments to a variety of items including jewelry sets plates mugs clothing and even cutlery. All the celtic knot patterns are free and printable. This design is 7mm wide for gents sizes r to z. You can use them as templates for a variety of arts and crafts e g.

You can enlarge the patterns by clicking on them. Eventually they made their way into christian art as well. As windowcolor or stained glass patterns. Our workshop and gallery is located in the village of andover in rural allegany county of western new york state.

Celtic step pattern meanings symbolism. I have revised the 2006 celtic snowflake pattern by changing the starting place so that it ends at the top of one of the points. We specialize in celtic knotwork wedding rings crosses brooches and much more in sterling silver and gold. Many people find celtic knots mysterious and beautiful but few know the true meaning of the celtic knots they wear.

Celtic rings and celtic wedding rings made in dublin ireland and hallmarked in the assay office located in dublin castle. Interesting developments in the artistic use of interlaced knot patterns are found in byzantine architecture and book illumination coptic art celtic art islamic art kievan rus ian book. Knot patterns came on the scene in the third or fourth century ad and they were used in byzantine islamic and celtic art. A choice of metals is available sterling silver 9 14 and 18ct yellow or white gold.

Individual waxes are available at regular wax pattern prices. This attractive celtic ring design by ortak is expertly hand crafted in orkney scotland. Learn how to cast stones in place visit our. Therefore all of our rings ships directly from colorado.