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Costume Jewelry: Ancient Symbolism in Popular Fashion

by 925silverjewelry on Nov 2, 2009

The mysterious and the mystical have always had the power to hold human beings in thrall throughout the millennia. Costume jewelry is no exception to this, since they are an extensions and a reminder of the traditions and rituals of the Celts, the ancient European people. Today, men and women of all ages wear Costume jewelry not only for their beauty, but also for their symbolism and metaphysical connotations. Also popularly -- though inaccurately -- known as Claddagh jewelry,Costume designs are appreciated for their intricacy and beauty. Numerous patterns of origin, such as the spiral and the cross, are used by jewelers in their creations. The spiral symbolizes eternity and is used abundantly in many Costume jewelry items today. Just as popular is the cross, which pre-dates the Christian cross by about two centuries. The cross is thought to bring greater knowledge, understanding and the fortitude to deal with trials and adversities, as compared to the...Read More >>



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