Long before France existed, when it was known as Gaul, its
Celtic inhabitants had developed graceful curved templates to
aid in drawing, carving, and engraving their artwork. Even those
who conquered the Celts admired their artistic skills, and long
after their culture was assimilated in Europe, their drawing
tools remained in use. These came to be known as French
Curves.
A Celtic artifact from over 2,000 years ago was my
inspiration for creating this design, which harmoniously
combines a variety of changing and spiralling Celtic curves.
Available in 14kt white, yellow, and rose gold, plain (as
shown above); and with gold bumpers. Also available in sterling,
plain; or with gold bumpers.
Detailed Pricing
Ardaugh Spirals - Fine: This is my own version of the
delightful engraving that runs beneath the bowl of the famous
Ardaugh Chalice. Most of the design elements are based on the number
3, which on the Chalice, was meant to symbolize the Holy Trinity. As
well, these elements in previous Celtic culture probably symbolized
Eternity-the past, present, and future. On the Chalice, the design
was circular, without beginning or end.
Standard sizes available. Width is 9.5mm with bumpers, 7mm
without.
Ardaugh Spirals - Fine: Detailed Pricing, More Images
Ardaugh Spirals - Bold: A slightly different version of
the same pattern, derived from the Ardaugh Chalice.
Standard sizes available. Width is 9.5mm with bumpers, 7mm
without.
Ardaugh Spirals - Bold: Detailed Pricing, More Images
The Celts certainly loved their spiral designs, for their beauty,
and for their symbolism. As well, they invented countless beautiful
variations of them. This rolling spiral pattern has variable
thickness, and cell-like openings that give it a very organic,
plantlike look.
Standard sizes available. Width is 9.5mm with bumpers, 7mm
without.
Rolling Organic Spirals: Detailed Pricing, Another Image
From around 500 to 350 BC, Celtic culture borrowed certain design
elements from ancient Egyptian and Greek sources, and refashioned
them, as they developed their own distinctive artistic style. This
thickened S-curve motif was used in many decorative configurations.
But what you see here, is my own design
Standard sizes available. Width is 7mm.
Early Celtic Waves: Detailed Pricing
La Tène refers to the Late Celtic style, which used very organic
curls and counter-curls, such as were formed in the smoke I watched
rising off a cigarette. It seemed to form Celtic La Tène shapes,
which I quickly sketched, and later used for this design.
This ring is available in two proportions: as shown above left to
right; 8.5mm, and 7.5mm widths with bumpers. Without bumpers; 7.5mm
and 6.5mm, (which you can view by clicking on its pricing page link,
just below). Either proportion is available in all finger sizes.
La Tène Curls Ring: Variations, Detailed Pricing, Another Image
A traditional Celtic knotted ribbon design available plain, or
with 14kt gold bumper rings. In addition to visually framing the
pattern, the bumper rings also protect the pattern from
scratches.
Available in 8mm, 9mm, and 10mm widths.
Ribbon-Weave Celtic Band: Variations, Detailed Pricing, Another Image
A more complex traditional Celtic knot ring design available
plain at 7mm, or with 14kt gold bumper rings, making its width 9mm. The round centre interweave is a
Celtic design rich in symbolism. Shown on the left is a 14kt yellow gold band with white gold bumpers, and on the right, one in sterling, with 14kt rose gold bumpers.
Available in 7mm, and 10mm widths.
Complex-Weave Celtic Band: Variations, Detailed Pricing, Another Image
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