Gem Celtic Earrings
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The intricate weaving in Celtic jewelry is beautifully expressed in gem Celtic earrings with loops and twists of metal twining around sparkling gemstones.
What Gems Add to Celtic Jewelry
Celtic Knots
Celtic knots are delicate and highly symbolic designs with different twists representing the connections between nature, life, and spiritualism. Many jewelry designers add gemstones to Celtic earrings for a flash of distinctive color and sparkle as well as adding additional meaning to the design. Gems are particularly vibrant with sterling silver jewelry because the bright color of the metal reflects beautifully in the gemstones, though a variety of gems can be found in gold Celtic jewelry as well.
For many Celtic jewelry aficionados, the type of gem used in earrings is just as significant as the knot designs. Because the knots themselves are highly symbolic – often embodying particular beliefs or family patterns – using symbolic gems adds another layer of meaning to the jewelry.
Gemstone Symbolism
Every type of gemstone has a different psychic and spiritual meaning based on the wearer’s faith and beliefs. The most popular gems use in Celtic earrings and their meanings are:
- Amethyst: Wistful purple that projects wisdom, calm, and a peaceful influence.
- Emerald: Rich green shades with healing, strength, and a strong cultural connection to Irish and Celtic cultures.
- Onyx: Beautiful for its classic black sheen as well as its productivity and adaptability properties.
- Ruby: Seductive red hues that symbolize love and joy as well as strong personalities.
- Topaz: A range of shades that reflect mental clarity and help stabilize the wearer’s mood.
- Pearl: Simple iridescent stones with connections to creativity and anger management.
- Moonstone: A unique stone with a translucent opaqueness said to reduce stress.
- Sapphire: Deep blue tones thought to enhance mental strength.
- Tourmaline: Multi-hued shades that strengthen the body and spirit.
- Cat’s Eye: Striped gems that promote charity and visual clarity.
In addition to these popular gemstones, many people incorporate birthstones into Celtic earrings to add a personalized touch. Whichever gem is part of the jewelry, it adds a gorgeous splash of color to the intricate knot design.
Types of Gem Celtic Earrings
Because Celtic knots are gracefully curved, most gem Celtic earrings use smooth, tumbled stones rather than faceted gems so the angles do not conflict. Furthermore, it is rare to find Celtic earrings that use more than a single gem as a decorative accent – too many gems would detract from the beauty of the Celtic knots, while multiple small gems may be lost in the interwoven knots.
Different designs for Celtic earrings that incorporate gemstones include:
- Gemstone stud earrings with elongated knots dangling from the gem.
- Celtic crosses with a single gem in the center of the ornament or matching gems on each arm.
- Gems centered in symmetrical knots in circular, square, or rectangular patterns.
- Teardrop shaped gems dripping from the bottom of Celtic ornamental earrings.
- Simple trinity knots centered around a single gem.
- Wide band knots with gemstones pave set along the curves of the knots.
- Claddagh earrings with a heart-shaped gem as the focal point of the icon.
The majority of gem Celtic earrings are French hook dangling styles because the weight of the knots and gems combined would be too heavy for simple studs. Very small knots such as trinity designs, however, can also be found as stud earrings.
Buying Celtic Earrings
Celtic jewelry, including gem earrings, can be found at specialty boutiques and through specialized Celtic jewelry designers. Cultural and spiritual jewlelry stores, especially those focusing on Irish and Scottish heritage, vintage jewelry, and Wicca spiritualism may also have a unique selection of Celtic designs. Many online jewelers also offer Celtic earrings; online jewelry stores with Celtic gem designs include:
Costs range from less than $10 to higher than $50 based on the quality of the gemstone, the intricacy of the design, and the reputation of the designer.
The delicate, intricate symbolism of Celtic knots and patterns is made even lovelier by using beautiful gems as the focus of gem Celtic earrings. From large, elaborate designs to simple studs with a coordinating stone, these earrings are highly meaningful adornments for anyone interested in beautiful gems and graceful metals.
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