Celtic Silver Coiled Ring Twisted cheapest Wire Ritual - La Tene Central Europe 300-100BC Large 1 3/8 Inches with Leather Necklace

Offered is an absolutely authentic Celtic magical twisted wire ring from ancient Central Europe during the La Tene period. 1 3/8 inches of round wire, narrower near the terminals; these were commonly twisted for rings and torcs. I can image this being the precursor of the Celtic Knot of later time. Despite the fact that the Celtic civilisation has long since ceased to exist, remnants of it can cheapest be seen everywhere. However, few aspects of Celtic culture are more apparent in modern society than Celtic knots. These knots are complete loops that have no start or finish and could be said to represent eternity whether this means loyalty, faith, friendship or love. Only one thread is used in each design which symbolizes how life and eternity are interconnected. These complex designs are used as decorative accompaniments to a variety of items including jewelry sets, plates, mugs, clothing and even cutlery. Despite the seemingly ubiquitous nature of Celtic knots, these designs are not particularly understood. When you pick up a canvas bag with a Celtic knot, are you aware of the symbolism and spirituality attached to it? Below, we provide you with a detailed look at the different types of Celtic knot along with their origins and meaning. To understand the Celtic knot meaning we need to look to ancient history. Most information relating to Celtic knots is dated after 450 A.D when Christian influence on the Celtic civilization began to take hold. The designs can be seen in a variety of early Christian artwork and manuscripts with the addition of plants, humans and even animals in the art. Yet some historians believe the origins of Celtic knots could be dated right back to 500 B.C although there appears to be scant evidence to back up that assertion. What we do know is that knot designs were used as early as the third century A.D and can be seen on Roman floor mosaics. Most scholars believe that Celtic knots were developed for religious and secular purposes. In the Christian era, Bible manuscripts, Celtic crosses and jewellery were adorned with these symbols. However, historians are having difficulty ascertaining whether or not there was particular significance behind each complex design. For the most part, it appears as if the Celts did not have any special meaning for each design as they were typically used as decorations to fill empty spaces such as in manuscripts for example.
Yet as we mentioned in the introduction, it does seem as if the interlaced designs was a reflection of the Celtic belief in life's interconnections and continuity. In the modern era, some designs have had meanings attached to them based on personal interpretation. This ring is very sturdy and could be worn with normal care as is or with a light cleaning. Of course it can be used as an amuletic pendant and comes with an adjustable 18 inch leather necklace. As with all my antiquities I offer this with a Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime money-back guarantee, so buy with confidence.