Celtic Archive

  • The Tale of St. Patrick

    The Tale of St. Patrick

    On March 17, millions of people worldwide will gather to celebrate St. Patrick, the most well-known of the patron saints of Ireland. Parades and parties will mark the celebration, and the brilliant shade of green that screams Ireland (the “Emerald Isle”) will permeate the day,...

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  • Sly Serpent: Celtic Symbology

    Sly Serpent: Celtic Symbology

    As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we know you’re looking for fantastic silver jewelry to honor your heritage and celebrate this Irish holiday—and we want to help! In addition to providing a beautiful array of Celtic and Irish sterling silver jewelry, Peter Stone thought you’d like...

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  • Think you know what a Shamrock is?

    Think you know what a Shamrock is?

    Think again… Although thousands of people wear the Shamrock to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and thousands more honor it all year long as a symbol of Irish heritage, the truth is that the Shamrock is a rather mysterious historical symbol, surrounded by myths and plagued...

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  • Bio of a Goddess

    Bio of a Goddess

    Welcome, Danu! Peter Stone is excited to unveil the Danu Collection, an extensive line of striking pieces that grew out of a collaboration with Irish artist Sinead Butler. Inspired in part by Irish customs and traditions in folklore, particularly the legends surrounding the Goddess Danu, mother...

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  • Celtic Elegance

    Celtic Elegance

    The exclusive Celtic Elegance line by Peter Stone is just that–pure elegance. With Celtic themes surging in popularity among jewelry aficionados, Peter Stone recognized the need to create a Celtic collection of such beauty and quality that it would captivate the most discerning customers.

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  • The Unbroken Ring: Celtic Wedding Bands and Handfasting

    The Unbroken Ring: Celtic Wedding Bands and Handfasting

    The Wedding Band or Wedding Ring is symbolic of the unity of two people in marriage. The unbroken circle of the ring, without beginning or end, represents the eternal nature of the commitment being made. As a visual reminder of a promise of love and...

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  • The Charisma of the Claddagh

    The Charisma of the Claddagh

    Steeped in history and rich with meaning, the Irish Claddagh symbol has retained its popularity for over 300 years. Those of Irish descent, and, in fact, even those with no Irish ties, are captivated by the design, its meaning, and the heartwarming legends that...

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  • The Celtic Cross

    The Celtic Cross

    The Celtic Cross From ancient standing stones erected as public monuments to a later popularity as grave markers, the distinct shape of the Celtic Cross has long been an emblem of Celtic identity. Modern markets have seized the symbol and it can now be found on...

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  • Celtic People: John & Caitlín Matthews

    Celtic People: John & Caitlín Matthews

    JOHN & CAITLíN MATTHEWS are one of the most successful writing teams in the world. Together and separately they have published over 100 books and continue to collaborate on numerous projects including “The StoryWorld,” a revolutionary new method of storytelling with children.

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