Irish Celtic Jewelry - when to shop for a Celtic pendant?
When we talk about Irish Celtic jewelry it is easy to focus on beautiful engagement rings or double colored Celtic knot wedding rings, which coincidently are the most popular design by far.
There is a reason why these are so popular, but there is much more to Celtic jewelry and by focusing on just a few items we are ruling out a great number of designs and beautiful pieces.
Lets look at Celtic pendants. Now you might be asking yourself what occasion would call to give a gift of a Celtic pendant – here are just a few suggestions.
Christenings – Have you ever been asked to be a Godparent? If you have, then in all probability you know how difficult it can be to pick an appropriate gift.
One wants to pick something that is useful but also to give a memento that will be with the girl for years to come. A little girl may or may not wear jewelry but is sure to treasure a beautiful pendant as she grows older. And that is the whole purpose of the gift.
Some suggestions for pendants would be a silver pearl set Trinity knot pendant or if you want to go all out a Trinity knot pearl and diamond pendant.
Pearls are considered to be a symbol of purity and innocence so it makes for a perfect christening gift.
Confirmations – In Roman Catholic countries this is another big event in the child’s life. The child is welcomed to the Church and she receives the Holy Spirit at the Conformation. The child usually picks a sponsor that serves as a spiritual guide and a mentor of a sorts.
It is a great honor to be asked to be a sponsor but it can leave you with a quandary as to what would make for an appropriate gift. Some people opt for money as a gift but that can be a bit impersonal.
The Confirmation happens at approximately the age of 13, and to shop for children at that age can be extremely tricky.
Some of the choices that would be suitable would include a Claddagh pendant or Trinity knot pendant with a precious stone such as emerald, amethyst, pearl or even diamonds.
Wedding favors – Don’t worry, I’m not talking about decking all of your wedding party with Celtic jewelry, I do not think even Donald Trump would go that far. However for the bridal party a Celtic pendant might be a great way to show your appreciation for all the hard work and support they have given you throughout your wedding preparations. Not to mention the beautiful Celtic jewelry will definitely accentuate the Irish theme of your wedding if you do decide to go in that direction.
Anniversaries – Did you know that for the first wedding anniversary, tradition says you should give the gift of paper? If you are looking at tradition for the inspiration, the first few wedding anniversaries might not call for much jewelry – its paper, cotton and leather for the first 3 years and tin or aluminum for the 10th wedding anniversary.
However the 20th wedding anniversary calls for the gift of silver, while the 30th asks for pearls. According to tradition the 45th wedding anniversary equals sapphires while the 50th is gold.
But you don’t have to wait that long nor do you have to wait for your wedding anniversary to show appreciation for that special woman in your life. Half of the fun in getting a special gift is the surprise factor.
So you can pick a Celtic cross pendant or perhaps a diamond and emerald Celtic cross pendant to give as a gift (especially if your wife’s birthday is in May, then emeralds double as birthstones).
It is safe to say your spouse will be appreciative of the fact you took the time to choose a special gift.
Tradition is great, but gifts out of the blue are even better.
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