Artisan Celtic Knot Amulet on Vintage Flat Chain
139.00
129.00
Artisan Celtic Knot Amulet Necklace
One of a kind, hand crafted, not cast - This is an unusual and intricate knot that incorporates parts of many traditional knots: triskell, weavers, dragon, endless, serpent, and spirals. It is unusual for types of knots to be combined, as they are usually depicted separately. The creator of this unique amulet found a way to combine many of them into a powerful charm.
The pendant hangs from a 1" artisan signed bail, on a 22" vintage sterling flat chain with a sterling clasp.
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- 2" Artisan Sterling Silver Celtic Knot pendant/li>
- 22" Sterling silver vintage flat chain
About Celtic Knots
Each type of Celtic knot has its own meaning. Loyalty, love and faith,in a pattern with no beginning, no ending. Symbolizing eternity, eternal life and love, and the continuity of existence.
Celtic Knots in artwork and decoration date back as far as the 8th century. Some researchers suggest that Celtic Knots have been used as far back as 500 B.C. As an ancient symbol of the interconnectivity of life.
In this amulet you will see several types of knots represented:
• The Triquetra - its Latin name means ‘three-cornered’, and represents past, present and future;
life, death and rebirth.
• The Love Knot - Despite appearing like two separate knots, the Celtic Love Knot is made up of one continuous line with two interlocking hearts representing two people joined together in the eternity of love.
• The Shield Knot - representing defence and protection.
• The Dara Knot - The name ‘Dara’ derives from the Gaeilge word ‘dair’, which means ‘oak tree’.
• The Spiral Knot - three forces of nature: water, fire and earth
• The Triskell
• The Weaver's Knot
• Serpent/Dragon Knot - shedding its skin it can symbolize rebirth. In some cultures, the snakes are considered sacred beings seen as the symbols of knowledge.