Choosing a Celtic Wedding Ring
Wedding rings are the ultimate symbol of a loving relationship, and many couples choose Celtic wedding rings because of their own rich history and symbolism. Even if you aren’t Irish but simply love the look of Celtic wedding rings, choosing the perfect one for your marriage is as easy as learning what you like.
Celtic Wedding Ring Styles
Whether you prefer a simple woven knot or a more elaborate design, Celtic wedding rings are available in numerous styles to fit any bride-to-be’s budget and style preferences.
Most Celtic wedding rings incorporate knot designs into the overall ring. There are many variations of the Celtic knot design, and while some jewelers will have names for a particular style there is actually no way to tell what different Celtic knots or designs mean.
For this reason, it’s very easy to look at a variety of knot patterns and choose the one that works best for you. If you choose to customize a Celtic wedding ring, the knot designs can even be personalized with special words, dates, or designs that are meaningful to you. Other symbols, such as crosses, snakes, vines, braids, hearts, etc. can also be incorporated into the overall design as well.
Gemstones and Metals
Most Celtic wedding rings do not rely on gemstones as the central feature of the ring, but small diamonds or other stones can be used as accents to the overall design.
Emeralds are an obvious choice because of their deep green hue and their connection to Ireland. You can use a larger gemstone as a focal point, but most people prefer using smaller stones as accents to the overall design.
As far as which precious metal to choose, yellow gold remains the most popular metal choice for wedding rings. However, the majority of Celtic wedding rings use silver because it is extremely flexible, and works well when designing Celtic knots and other intricate patterns.
For an even more distinctive and unique look, consider using a two-tone metal to complement the Celtic design. White gold and platinum can also be used, but stronger metals such as titanium are not used for Celtic wedding rings because of their hardness, which makes it difficult to shape into intricate patterns.
The Cost
Celtic wedding rings can either be very affordable or highly expensive, depending on several different factors. The final price of the ring will vary based on the type of metal used, as well as the intricacy of the design. The gemstones and quality of those stones you use will also affect the price.
There’s no denying that Celtic wedding rings are highly symbolic, and just may be the perfect way to symbolize your marriage, whether you are Irish or not!
The fact that you can customize a Celtic ring to fit both your budget and tastes is also a definite plus, and there are a number of design choices available. Whether you choose a Celtic wedding ring for cultural or political reasons, or you simply like the intricate knotwork, they are definitely a unique and beautiful alternative to traditional gold wedding bands.
