creative necklaces

Framed by a circle of openwork Celtic knot patterns, a five-pointed star centers this pendant necklace. Shivani Choudhary from India creates this necklace, crafted from sterling silver and accentuated by a combination of finishes.

Combining her love for chakras with a Celtic aesthetic, Indian artisan Bhavya Jain creates this stellar pendnat necklace. Crafted from sterling silver, the medallion pendant features intricate Celtic knot openwork that frames a majestic chakra pattern in the center.

The Celtic Trinity Knot or Triquetra is believed to represent many things: earth, fire and water; creation, innocence and wisdom, among others. Balinese artisan Made Wardika draws inspiration from this symbol to create a splendid men's pendant necklace crafted from sterling silver and hand-carved from bone beautifully dyed with the tea stain technique.

Thai artisan Sarote Lochotinunt creates a pendant necklace that gives the illusion of two motifs in one. Adapted from the Celtic eternity knot, the pendant consists of four elongated ovals of sterling silver, overlapping and set at right angles to create a connected pattern. Look once, and you'll see labyrinth of ovals. Look again, and you may see four hearts connected by their points at the center. Extra links on the necklace make it easy to adjust the length to fit.

The collision of two worlds brought to life a traditional cross that symbolized the beginning of a new era. Celtic beliefs and Christian faith motivated ancient civilizations to create this intricate design, now inspiring Bali's Made Wardika to create a stunning necklace. After carving the pendant from cow bone, the artisan adds an adjustable leather cord for a comfortable fit, with a little sterling silver hoop allowing the centerpiece to dangle gracefully.

In the heart of Dublin, designers at a family-owned jewelry studio draw on the backdrop of their ancient city, founded in the 8th century, to create classic designs that incorporate classic Celtic motifs. This rhodium plated sterling silver and cultured pearl pendant necklace features a classic Celtic trinity knot, also called the triquetra. Found in ancient Celtic texts like the Book of Kells, it has also become a symbol of the Christian holy trinity. In Celtic tradition, it symbolizes strength and unity-the knot itself has no beginning or end. It can represent past, present, and future, or the stages of a woman's life according to Celtic lore: young woman, mother, and grandmother.