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Author: PreciousPendants, September 12, 2008  September 12, 2008
Cross Celtic Knot Sterling Silver Pendant
Cross Celtic Knot Sterling Silver Pendant

Lovely Casual Style Cross Celtic Knot Sterling Silver Pendant. Pendant measures approximately (including bail) 1 3/16 inches in length and 11/16 inches in width. Maximum bail measures approximately 4 mm. This pendant has 925 Trademark. Sterling Silver chain sold separately.

Celtic Cross is a symbol that combines the cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. It is the characteristic symbol of Celtic Christianity, though the symbol has older, pre-Christian origins. Such crosses formed a major part of Celtic art. This design is also referred to as the Irish Cross.  A Celtic cross is a Latin cross with a circle superimposed where the beams intersect. Frequently, it also contains knot work decorations on the cross and/or the circle.

This Cross Celtic Knot Sterling Silver Pendant is the most well known Celtic design. It represents eternity and continuity. In Christianity it is used to represent the Holy Trinity: Father , Son and Holy Spirit. It is thought to show the continuous energy flow from life and death