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Toe Rings: History + Style
Toe rings have started to gain recognition in modern times, but in India, women have been accustomed to wear toe rings, implying their marital status. This practice began in ancient Indian tradition (as early the Ramayana era). They call the toe rings “bichiya,” and they are worn in pairs and sometimes attached to chains wrapped around the ankle. In other cultures, toe rings have no cultural or religious reference, but they are regarded as
Read More →Bit by Bit: Celtic Wedding Rings
Notorious for its intricate and elegant designs, the Celtic knot (also referred to as the mystic knot or endless knot), owns an abundance of both historical and spiritual meanings. It is known that these Celtic designs became apparent as early as 450 AD. The continuous/infinite paths that are prominent all throughout Celtic designs were used as charms to ward off sicknesses or setbacks that might interrupt the continuous path of life.Gifts
Read More →How to wear Claddagh rings
Why are Claddagh rings very popular? Because it goes beyond the ordinary expression of true love. I, for one, am also fascinated with Claddagh rings because of its rich history and the symbol it carries.Claddagh rings are commonly used in Irish tradition as wedding rings as it connotes a love that is loyal and eternal. However, it could be worn in different ways: Single - If the Claddagh ring is worn on the right hand wit
Read More →Celtic Cross Meaning
A powerful symbol that has influenced and shaped the Celtic culture, the Celtic cross is a sacred symbol showing a cross with a ring around the intersection. It has been associated with Christian faith, thus also becoming a popular variation of the Christian cross.The Celtic cross is believed to be derived from the Christian symbol called Chi Rho, which in Greek are the first two letters of “Christ.” According to an Irish legend, t
Read More →Star of David Meaning
The Star of David is a six-pointed star which has been recognized as a Jewish symbolic representation in the past hundreds of years. The Star of David was first seen on a Judaic seal, discovered approximately in the year 700 B.C. in the old metropolis of Sidon. The Star of David nowadays is the most significant of all the symbolic representations of the Jewish religion. The Star of David (better known in Hebrew as the Magen David) is on the Israe
Read More →Infinity Symbol Meaning
Brief History of the Infinity SymbolThe word infinity has been used in mathematics to describe sets or things that are uncountable. Similarly, in philosophy, infinity is a term used to describe the endless, immeasurable, and inconceivable. In religion, infinity is closely linked to the concept of God, the prime mover with no beginning or end. The infinity symbol (∞) is also referred to as lemniscate in algebraic geometry, as first
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Sideways Cross Meaning
There is a believe that the sideways cross orientation of a necklace symbolizes Jesus Christ carrying the cross, this is one of my favorite interpretations.It has also been based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The horizontal orientation of the necklace connotes that Jesus Christ has actually risen and that the cross has already been laid down to signify that humanity has been saved. Sideway crosses are even engraved in tombstones and graves
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Claddagh Ring Meaning
Claddagh jewelry, as we know the design today, has its origins dating back to about the 17th century. It is said the first of these gold Claddagh rings was produced by an Irish fisherman during the reign of Queen Mary II. In the design of this most famous Irish Claddagh jewelry piece, a heart topped by a crown is clasped by two hands. The clasping hands symbolize friendship, the heart represents love and the crown denotes loyalty.The Story
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