Eclectic
Designs used by the Celts.
Weaving two Celtic knots into a central knot has come to be known as the wedding knot. It symbolizes the joining of two families for eternity. This pattern seems to intensify when both the husband and wife wear matching rings emblazoned with Celtic knots.
Many Celtic knots feature an unbroken line indicating that everything is related to everything else. Beyond that various patterns of the Celtic Knot take on additional meanings. For example, the Celtic Knot displayed here is a love knot because it has two knots intertwined in the center. This particular design is very popular on rings for obvious reasons. If you look closely, you will see two intertwined hearts.
Many Celtic knots have one feature an unbroken line. No matter where you begin the knot never ends. The continuous line in the accompanying illustration signifies the interconnected eternal nature of all things. It is a simple, powerful, elegant design. As will be seen in subsequent entries, various patterns of the Celtic Knot take on additional meanings.
