Solid Sterling Silver Celtic Hoop Earrings

These Celtic Knot Hoop Earrings have a design that is an artful rendition of ancient Celtic Knotwork found all over Ireland and Scotland - incorporating the classic interwoven pattern that symbolizes life and love into a lovely Celtic design.

Meticulously crafted from fine sterling silver with beautiful detailing and fine craftsmanship.

1" x 1" in size (the botton of the earring design is 1/2" wide)

*****History of Celtic Knot Work

The use of knot work design is a practice that began early in human history. In the third and fourth century AD knot work designs were used in floor mosaics in the Roman Empire.

Celtic knot designs developed from braiding work, which was the use of an unbroken, woven cord design that was used by many cultures around the world.

The true unbroken and interconnected knot work that is known as the Celtic knot design began around the 7th century. The style was then spread to Ireland and England.

Although this type of illumination is most often associated with the Celtic people, it was also used extensively in England as well as the rest of Europe. Italians, French, English, Irish, Scottish people all have Celtic knots as part of the ancient heritage!

As a whole, Celtic knot designs have become a symbol of cultural pride for those with Welsh, Irish or Scottish heritage.