Open Knotwork Claddagh Cross Pendant

Originating from 16th Century Galway, the Irish Claddagh with it two hands clasping a heart surmounted by a crown represents: Love (the heart), Loyalty (the crown) and Friendship (the hands). Like the sacred tree and ancient Standing Stones, the Celtic Cross, symbolises a bridge to higher energies. It represents the Celestial world (vertical axis) and Earthly world (horizontal axis). The circle around the cross represents the wheel of life and the sun. As symbols of continuity, timelessness and eternity, knotwork and interlaced designs represent eternal spiritual development; life, death and rebirth, all points on a line without beginning or end.  Knotwork is also representative of the connection between all of Creation, and is the supreme symbol of love and friendship.