The Celtic cross derived from a traditional Christian cross with a circle surrounding the intersection where the lines meet and is decorated with key patterns, interlaced knot work, and spirals.
No one is certain where the distinctive circle of the Celtic cross came from or what it means, but the circle in the Celtic cross may have been a pagan moon or sun that was appropriated by early Christians to help convert the Celtic population. Its four arms were perfect for denoting the four elements, the four directions of the compass, and the four parts of man - mind, body, soul and heart. An Irish legend relates that St. Patrick created the first Celtic cross by drawing a over a Latin cross to incorporate the pagan moon goddess symbol.
Our Celtic Cross Earrings are a classic Celtic style.
