Celtic Ring Patterns

We are a craftsman run workshop specializing in authentic handmade celtic jewelry and mixed metal designs.

Celtic ring patterns.

This style is also available in 6mm r129 sizes j z or 8mm xxr129 large sizes z 1 to z 5 celtic rings are an. Celtic knot tatted square. Individual waxes are available at regular wax pattern prices. Knot patterns came on the scene in the third or fourth century ad and they were used in byzantine islamic and celtic art.

Along with spiral braid and plait patterns knots played a major role in celtic art in around 450 ad just before the culture was heavily influenced by christianity. This attractive celtic ring design by ortak is expertly hand crafted in orkney scotland. Just browse through the collection and pick your favorite celtic pattern. New men s rings wax patterns new item.

All the celtic knot patterns are free and printable. Therefore all of our rings ships directly from colorado. I have revised the 2006 celtic snowflake pattern by changing the starting place so that it ends at the top of one of the points. Start with a picot for the chain shown in orange before ring a.

Download both the instructions and the picture of the snowflake showing the revised working order of rings and chains. We specialize in celtic knotwork wedding rings crosses brooches and much more in sterling silver and gold. There is little written on the subject of their value. Learn how to cast stones in place visit our.

Celtic rings and celtic wedding rings made in dublin ireland and hallmarked in the assay office located in dublin castle. Casting stones in place page. Eventually they made their way into christian art as well. For your personal use you can print off as many as you want.

Our workshop and gallery is located in the village of andover in rural allegany county of western new york state. Interesting developments in the artistic use of interlaced knot patterns are found in byzantine architecture and book illumination coptic art celtic art islamic art kievan rus ian book. Despite the seemingly ubiquitous nature of celtic knots these designs are not particularly understood. Celtic step pattern meanings symbolism.

You can enlarge the patterns by clicking on them. This design is 7mm wide for gents sizes r to z. You can use them as templates for a variety of arts and crafts e g. A choice of metals is available sterling silver 9 14 and 18ct yellow or white gold.

Knot patterns first appeared in the third and fourth centuries ad and can be seen in roman floor mosaics of that time. As windowcolor or stained glass patterns. The use of interlace patterns had its origins in the late roman empire. Steps are very common celtic symbols and are dominant patterns in celtic art starting around 450 ad.