Celtic JewelryWritten by Sam Serio
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It's not surprise that Claddagh is a popular marriage band. In Celtic times, it was worn on right hand with heart turned outward to show that wearer is unattached or with heart turned inward to show he/she was "spoken for." If Claddagh ring is worn on left hand with heart turned inward, it shows that two loves have been joined in marriage. Celtic Then and Now At one time, Celtic people could be found throughout Eastern and Central Europe, as well as in British Isles, where earliest examples of Celtic jewelry originate. The emergence of powerful Roman Empire encroached on lifestyle, traditions, and homeland of Celts who were forced to move to abandon their homes and relocate in remote areas in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Cornwall in southern England. Despite their hardships at hands of Romans, Celts endured, thrived…and continued to produce Celtic jewelry. The tradition has remained strong for centuries. Irish Celtic jewelry and Scottish Celtic jewelry have enjoyed a huge resurgence in their homelands and with "ex-pats" around world, as people seek to rediscover and celebrate their cultural traditions.
The Authors of the above Article, Sam and Tami Serio have been passionately involved with Jewelry and Gemstones for over fifteen-years. You are cordially invited to visit http://www.morninglightjewelry.com for a wealth of information about the fascinating world of Jewelry and Gemstones. Together they also shelter 20 abandoned and abused dogs & cats. A portion of their profits goes to the care and feeding of the animals.
| | Buying Platinum Jewelry Without Getting Ripped-OffWritten by Sam Serio
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Items that contain at least 950 parts per thousand pure platinum can be marked simply platinum. Items that have at least 850 parts per thousand pure platinum can be marked with amount of pure platinum and word platinum or an abbreviation (for example, 950 platinum, 900 Plat. or 850 Pt.). Jewelry that contains less than 850 parts per thousand pure platinum, but has a total of 950 parts per thousand of platinum group metals (of which at least 500 parts is pure platinum), may be marked with both amount of pure platinum and amount of other platinum group metals in piece. For example, marking 600 Plat. 350 Irid. means that item has 600 parts per thousand (60%0 platinum, and 350 parts per thousand (35%) iridium, totaling 950 parts per thousand of platinum group metals, and 50 parts per thousand (5%) other metals.
The Authors of the above Article, Sam and Tami Serio have been passionately involved with Jewelry and Gemstones for over fifteen-years. You are cordially invited to visit http://www.morninglightjewelry.com for a wealth of information about the fascinating world of Jewelry and Gemstones. Together they also shelter 20 abandoned and abused dogs & cats. A portion of their profits goes to the care and feeding of the animals.
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