Handmade Celtic Jewelry.
Q.I think Conrad is right. The Claddagh has been so overused and commercialized that it has been cheapened. When my partner & I exchanged rings we used handmade celtic knotwork which looks much more authentic and elegant to us. This is a problem when a culture tries to make a buck of itself.
A.My entire point is that Celtic Jewelry is wonderful and that there are many new artists trying to make a living making it. Money spent on claddagh designs which now fill the world is denied to them. I am a strong supporter of things celtic and if any one thinks that the republican murderers have anything to do with celtic culture they are dead wrong. It is truly unfortunate how the celtic music, festivals and art have been adopted as a maks by the gunmen and men of violence. Yes the symbol has different meaning for different folk. However, be it known that all stories relaing to the claddagh symbol are recent (100-200 years) theres is nothing earlier that is celtic. The symbol is over used and over produced. So special is defined by the people involved. Unique however it is not. It is kitsch -whatever turns you on but please consider what fine altenatives there are before you purchase a claddagh design. Consdier the artists who are doing fine work reviving celtic patterns and styles and adding to the ancient tradition before you make your selection.
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