Top 12 Celtic Wedding Traditions: Wedding ceremonies are one of the most significant occasions of a person’s life.  Couples dedicate large amounts of time, money and effort planning and preparing their special day to ensure it will be perfect.

The Celtic Knot is one of the best known motifs in Celtic art & folklore. The twists and turns of the design are found in ancient stone art and tattoos, in illuminated manuscripts- in fact, just about anywhere the Celtic people have traveled through the centuries.

The story behind the Celtic Warrior Shield Wedding Rings. The bands in the Collection reflect the four seasons, the movement of the Sun and the effect the pagan snake god Crom had on Christianity in Ireland.  It is amazing how a small piece of jewelry can tell such a big story.

The Celtic trinity knot has appeared in several guises through the centuries. The Celts were very familiar with the trinity as the symbol of life being earth wind and water. More information on this popular Celtic Knot.

This great looking custom ring is made of Cobalt Chrome with laser carved with custom rune text and Valknut symbol.

When observing the beauty of nature's spirals, it’s not surprising that it had become a symbol for growth and creation.  More information on the Celtic Spiral.

Irish Wedding Toasts, blessings and Wedding Vows.

Platinum, gold and silver, are the most common metals used in the making of fine jewelry. Each of these metals is malleable, which means they can easily be formed into other shapes. More

Making the decision to buy a diamond can be an exciting but daunting task. What should you look for? What determines the price? Have you heard people refer to the 4Cs of diamonds, but have no idea what that means?

The effect that so many people unwittingly experience is known as wedding ring rash or wedding ring dermatitis. It is a relatively common skin condition that develops on the surface of the skin underneath a ring. More.

The Celts, as an individual society and people, do not exist today; however, most of those with European descent have some Celtic ancestry. The “truest” Celtic bloodlines existing today belong to those from the Scottish Highlands.. more information.

With roots deep in ancient Celtic and Irish tradition, the loving cup is a time honored and beautiful symbol of the union of marriage. Used commonly by couples as far back as the 15th century, the loving cup is also frequently known as a quaich, which comes from the Celtic word for cup.

The Gaelic phrase “le cheile” the phrase universally denotes the feeling of being “together” or “togetherness.”  More.

Emeralds:  Definitely my favorite of the big three – also my very first serious jewelry purchase when I was a very young twenty something

Sapphires:  Totally my mom's favorite stone.  She had five sapphire rings and treasured each one of them.  Sapphire is the most popular blue gemstone and one of the most popular gemstones overall. More information.

Recently I have come across many references to the "Tree of Life", in particular the "Celtic" Tree of Life.  For a god while now, we have been offering Celtic Tree of Life pendants, earrings and rings from Keith Jack a very talented designer from Scotland now residing in Canada.

Shanore Jewelry is an award-winning jeweler that has been a family run business for over 35 years.  Located in Dublin Ireland Shanore offers a wide range of beautiful wedding rings in 14K gold.

Following are a few of the most widely accepted Irish Christmas traditions that mark the holiday season and remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.