Celtic jewelry was characterized by curvilinear forms and geometric patterns featuring natural figures such as animals and plants. Even Celtic gods were depicted wearing adornments, such as a horned god known as Cerunnos, who wore a torc on each horn. The religious leaders of the Celts were known as Druids, who were accomplished rote scholars.

The Celts used red enamel in their jewelry from around 400 BC. The technique of applying enamel dates back to the Minoan and Mycenaean times when simple encrusted enameled pieces were made. The Celtic craftsmen took enamel application to the next level through cloisonné and champlevé enameling was used to make very colourful body decorations.

Agate is a variety of chalcedony found in many different colors and degrees of translucency. There are several varieties of agate named after their location of origin or physical characteristics. The layers of agate form as layers of chalcedony line a cavity (or vug) in a host rock.

2019年6月25日 · Discover the early Celtic influences for some of our most enduring Celtic jewelry. History of Celtic knots, spirals and others revealed. Learn more

A resurgence of Celtic and medieval style Scottish jewellery occurred in the 19th century, [27] as did the popularisation of agate pieces, also known as "pebble jewellery". [28] During this period there was a rise in creation and wear of brooches and bracelets set with Scottish stones due to Queen Victoria's interest in agates, cairngorms ...

2014年2月14日 · The beautiful country of Scotland is home to an amazing array of chalcedony quartz gemstone, also known as agate, which comes in a huge variety of colours and patterns. It was this quality that attracted the skilled craftsmen of the ancient past to experiment with slicing and placing them together to form colourful mosaic patterns.

Native “pebbles” of Scotland, notably agates, amethyst, rock crystal, granite and cairngorm along with local river pearls and colorful enamels, were used to create multi-hued accents and patterns in the traditional motifs.

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2022年8月8日 · Onyx and its sister mineral agate, are some of the oldest gemstones ever to be used in jewelry. Beads made from these stones have been found in the Indus valley dating to 5,000 years ago. Prized throughout history by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Sasanians and Romans, these versatile and durable stones remain a popular choice for jewelry to this day.

2023年5月17日 · For the Celts, the agate represents Ceridwen, the Welsh goddess of death and fertility. From ancient times, the Romans and Greeks used agate to make jewelry such as rings and bracelets, but also ornaments and decorative objects, such as vases and vessels.