Celtic Art and its influence on modern day Mens Jewellery
Celtic rings are still a popular choice for couples getting married but modern fashions dictate contemporary styling and as gold gets more expensive to buy, alternatives have become an option for many such as titanium which is a brilliant choice when it comes to choosing mens jewellery. Tough, hard wearing and very versatile for design options.
Celtic symbolism was influenced by the many people they came in contact with such as Egyptians and the Vikings. When they encountered the Greeks they were known as the ‘Keltoi’ and in more familiar terms as the ‘Gauls’ in ancient Rome. This is how it came that the celts inhabited many parts of Europe from the 8th century to 1 AD.
The occupation of Europe was in two parts. Firstly between 750 and 450 BC in a region called Hallstatt that we know as Austria. They then settled successfully in France, Britain, Spain and Italy. In the years from 450BC to 50AD the second period covered a time of occupying Switzerland.
It was the Greeks and Romans that have taught us most about the Celts in earlier times as they both traded with them and kept books. The Celts themselves did not write anything down. We have however learnt from archaeological digs that they made there own cooking tools, weapons, pottery and also jewellery. Once the celts flourished more time was available in evolving there creative cultures such as art and craft. They became adept in working with gold, silver, bronze and iron. It is from these beginnings that celtic jewellery developed into the intricate designs we are used to seeing today. There was a high level of skill used to create beautiful items such as armour and jewellery which were used for trading.
Celtic designers used iron compasses to create the varied designs however they were all based on circles intersecting one another. Wax was used to model the design on the object first to create a mold from clay which liquid bronze was poured into and left to set.
The celtic designs were influenced from the animal kingdom and plant. Shapes were crafted to looklike branches and most famously the symbol of the Isle of Man, the three legged symbol.
The celtic culture eventually transpired into christianity and there creative talents were used for religious books, most famously the Book of Kells. The beautiful designs were decorated in pictoral images in order to convey the word of god to those unable to read.
Modern design techniques and engineering skills have allowed us to transcribe these ancient designs into smaller intricate engravings for jewellery. These work none so more than on mens jewellery such as titanium rings. Using computer systems celtic engravings can be copied and digitally adapted in order to cleanly engrave using lasers. The ultimate combination of contemporary styling and ancient celtic design.
About the Author
Written by John Lewis
Of Love2Have
Love2have specialises in quality handcrafted designer mens jewellery made here in the UK by small independent designers.
New Scott Kay Men’s jewelry at Tribal Hollywood – Club Edit – Summer 2011
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2012 Union Jack Bangle $215 Make a sartorial statement on your wrist with our Union Jack bangle. Inspired by the classic British flag, our slanted stamp design gives this jewellery piece a unique, but masculine look.Remember – purchase this item, or any other item from our Official jewellery Collection of 2012 and you could be in with a chance of winning our exquisite VIP necklace worth £20,000! For more details, please click here. |
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2012 Union Jack Bangle $370 Make a sartorial statement on your wrist with our Union Jack bangle. Inspired by the classic British flag, our slanted stamp design gives this jewellery piece a unique, but masculine look. |
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2012 Union Jack Cufflinks $190 Stamped with a unique design inspired by the British flag, these sterling silver Union Jack cufflinks will add twist of sartorial style to your everyday suits. |
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2012 Union Jack Cufflinks $110 Stamped with a unique design inspired by the British flag, these sterling silver Union Jack cufflinks will add twist of sartorial style to your everyday suits.Remember – purchase this item, or any other item from our Official jewellery Collection of 2012 and you could be in with a chance of winning our exquisite VIP necklace worth £20,000! For more details, please click here. |
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2012 Union Jack Dog Tag $130 Grab attention with our Union Jack silver dog tag. Crafted from sterling silver and stamped with a unique design, this dog tag is as stylish as it is wearable.Remember – purchase this item, or any other item from our Official jewellery Collection of 2012 and you could be in with a chance of winning our exquisite VIP necklace worth £20,000! For more details, please click here. |
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2012 Union Jack Ring $110 Wear our cool and chunky Union Jack silver Ring with quiet confidence – a contemporary jewellery piece for the modern man.Remember – purchase this item, or any other item from our Official jewellery Collection of 2012 and you could be in with a chance of winning our exquisite VIP necklace worth £20,000! For more details, please click here. |
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2012 Union Jack Ring $190 Wear our cool and chunky Union Jack silver Ring with quiet confidence – a contemporary jewellery piece for the modern man. |
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2012 Union Jack Ruthenium Dog Tag $150 A great alternative to sterling silver, our ruthenium dog tag is hardwearing, but polished – wear with a white tee or open collar.Remember – purchase this item, or any other item from our Official jewellery Collection of 2012 and you could be in with a chance of winning our exquisite VIP necklace worth £20,000! For more details, please click here. |
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2012 Union Jack Ruthenium Plated Bangle $250 Make a sartorial statement on your wrist with our Union Jack Ruthenium Plated Bangle, a great alternative to sterling silver. Inspired by the classic British flag, our slanted stamp design gives this jewellery piece a unique, but masculine look.Remember – purchase this item, or any other item from our Official jewellery Collection of 2012 and you could be in with a chance of winning our exquisite VIP necklace worth £20,000! For more details, please click here. |
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Box Belcher Chain $70 Not Available |
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Box Belcher Chain $40 The much loved belcher chain in stainless steel is a jewellery design classic and ideal for personalising by adding one of our Links ID tags, or pendants from the Links of London McLaren collection. |
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Camden Skull Rose Cufflinks Sterling Silver and Rhodium Plate $147.5 A quirky twist on our popular skull cufflinks ??? we”ve dressed our Valentines Camden Cufflinks in a rhodium plated top hat and popped a rhodium plated rose in his mouth, especially for Valentine”s Day. |
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Infinity Cufflinks $190 Look sharp in the boardroom wearing these sterling silver Infinity Cufflinks. |
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Infinity Cufflinks $165 Look sharp in the boardroom wearing these sterling silver Infinity Cufflinks. |
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Infinity Ring $110 Featuring the classic Infinity figure of eight motif, our sterling silver Infinity Ring will add an elegant slant to your everyday wardrobe. |
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Infinity Ring $220 Featuring the classic Infinity figure of eight motif, our sterling silver Mens Infinity Ring will add an elegant slant to your everyday wardrobe. |
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McLaren Bangle $495 Work sartorial style with this brushed and polished stainless steel, and carbon fibre McLaren Bangle S. Inspired by the mechanics of McLaren???s Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 cars, it featured McLaren patented screw design, making this bracelet an iconic piece of jewellery. |
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McLaren Bangle $295 Work sartorial style with this brushed and polished stainless steel, and carbon fibre McLaren Bangle S. Inspired by the mechanics of McLaren’s Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 cars, it featured McLaren patented screw design, making this bracelet an iconic piece of jewellery. |
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McLaren Dog Tag $195 Inject fast-paced design into everyday casual wear with the masculine McLaren Dog Tag. Crafted from brushed stainless steel and carbon fibre, it’s inspired by the zip puller used on McLaren sportswear and references the adjuster in the brake pedals of the F1 racing car. Please note that the chain is sold separately, shown here is the Links of London Box Belcher Chain. |
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McLaren Dog Tag $335 Inject fast-paced design into everyday casual wear with the masculine McLaren Dog Tag. Crafted from brushed stainless steel and carbon fibre, it???s inspired by the zip puller used on McLaren sportswear and references the adjuster in the brake pedals of the F1 racing car. Please note that the chain is sold separately. |
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McLaren Lapel Pin $75 Inspired by the mechanics of the McLaren Vodafone F1 cars, this brushed stainless steel and carbon fibre McLaren Bolt Pin is a unique stylish design, yet subtle statement jewellery piece – perfect for corporate gifting. |
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McLaren Lapel Pin $130 Inspired by the mechanics of the McLaren Vodafone F1 cars, this brushed stainless steel and carbon fibre McLaren Bolt Pin is a unique stylish design, yet subtle statement jewellery piece – perfect for corporate gifting. |
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McLaren Pendant $225 Update weekend wear with the this stylish McLaren Pendant. Engineered from brushed stainless steel and carbon fibre, the pendant features a strip of sleek black carbon fibre and perforation down each side, with 2 screws. Please note that the chain is sold separately, seen here is the Links of London Box Belcher Chain. |
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McLaren Pendant $385 Update weekend wear with the this stylish McLaren Pendant. Engineered from brushed stainless steel and carbon fibre, the pendant features a strip of sleek black carbon fibre and perforation down each side, with 2 screws. |
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McLaren Ring $175 This contemporary brushed and polished stainless steel, and carbon fibre McLaren Ring is a fast-paced design with a classic finish. Inspired by the mechanics of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 cars, it features 4 McLaren patented screws and is one-third carbon fibre. |
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McLaren Ring $295 This contemporary brushed and polished stainless steel, and carbon fibre McLaren Ring is a fast-paced design with a classic finish. Inspired by the mechanics of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 cars, it features 4 McLaren patented screws and is one-third carbon fibre. |
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McLaren VIP Ring $275 Turn your style up a notch with the brushed and polished stainless steel, and black PVD McLaren VIP ring. Inspired by the mechanics of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 cars, it features 3 cushion shaped rings with washers between each section, 40 perforations and 8 patented McLaren screws. This is an exquisitely engineered luxury jewellery piece. |
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McLaren VIP Ring $470 Turn your style up a notch with the brushed and polished stainless steel, and black PVD McLaren VIP ring. Inspired by the mechanics of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 cars, it features 3 cushion shaped rings with washers between each section, 40 perforations and 8 patented McLaren screws. This is an exquisitely engineered luxury jewellery piece. |
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McLaren Weave Bracelet $175 Lend simple, but contemporary fast-paced style to casual wear with the McLaren Weave Bracelet S. Crafted from brushed stainless steel, woven mesh and carbon fibre it features an engineered clasp with a carbon fibre inlay, unique to this design. |
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McLaren Weave Bracelet $295 Lend simple, but contemporary fast-paced style to casual wear with the McLaren Weave Bracelet S. Crafted from brushed stainless steel, woven mesh and carbon fibre it features an engineered clasp with a carbon fibre inlay, unique to this design. |
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Men’s Soho Cross necklace With Chain $295 A classic design with a contemporary twist, this sterling silver three dimensional Men”s Cross necklace with Chain is an assured jewellery piece for the modern man |
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Mens Soho Cross necklace With Chain $175 A classic design with a contemporary twist, this sterling silver three dimensional Mens Cross necklace with Chain is an assured jewellery piece for the modern man. |
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Mens Soho Cross Pendant $105 A classic design with a contemporary twist, this sterling silver three dimensional Mens Cross Pendant is an assured jewellery piece for the modern man. Please note that the chain is not included. |
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Union Jack Bangle $430 Make a sartorial statement on your wrist with our Union Jack bangle. Inspired by the classic British flag, our slanted stamp design gives this jewellery piece a unique, but masculine look. |
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Union Jack Cufflinks $220 Stamped with a unique design inspired by the British flag, these sterling silver Union Jack cufflinks will add twist of sartorial style to your everyday suits. |
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Union Jack Ruthenium Plated Bangle $430 Make a sartorial statement on your wrist with our Union Jack bangle. Inspired by the classic British flag, our slanted stamp design gives this jewellery piece a unique, but masculine look. |
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Union Jack Ruthenium Sterling SilverRing $250 Wear our cool and chunky Union Jack Ruthenium Ring with quiet confidence – a contemporary jewellery piece for the modern man. |
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Venture Bangle $195 A solid, minimalist sterling silver style, our Venture Bangle will help you keep up with the fashion pack. |
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Venture Cord Bracelet $165 Understated, but stylish, our Venture Cord Bracelet will beautifully balance a smart evening look. |
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Venture Cord Bracelet $95 Understated, but stylish, our Venture Cord Bracelet will beautifully balance a smart evening look. |
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Venture Leather Bracelet $215 Not Available |
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Venture Leather Bracelet $125 Not Available |
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Venture Ring $110 Our masculine, but elegant sterling silver Venture Ring will help you stay nattily attired. |
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Venture Woven Bracelet $385 Show some free spirit with this chunky Venture Woven Bracelet – don’t be afraid to stack styles for an individual look. |
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Venture Woven Bracelet $335 Show some free spirit with this chunky Venture Woven Bracelet – dona??????t be afraid to stack styles for an individual look. |
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Venture Woven Bracelet $195 Show some free spirit with this chunky Venture Woven Bracelet – dona€™t be afraid to stack styles for an individual look. |
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Wimbledon Cross Racquet T-bar Cufflinks $120 Our sterling silver crossed racquet logo t-bar cufflinks with the official The Championships Wimbledon logo. Links of London are the official licensee of jewellery and precious gifts for Wimbledon, The Championships 2011 |