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CELTIC INTERLACE RINGS
STERLING SILVER, 10 & 14 KARAT GOLD |
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When you
trace one of our Celtic Interlace designs through its interwoven pattern,
you find that it's design is endless. For this reason it has become a
favorite of lovers or friends to represent their eternal commitment. The
Celtic Interlace pattern, through its many twists and turns has also come to
represent the endless riddle of life and the quest for its meaning. We all
have the same beginning and end.
Each
ring we make is individually handcrafted to your exact size so that the
pattern remains continuous. Our rings are solidly made to last a lifetime!
Your ring will be custom made in your choice of sterling silver, 10K, 14K or
18K gold. We can craft gold rings in either yellow or white gold. Platinum
rings are also available. Prices quoted on request. You may choose an
antiqued or polished finish. The rings shown are all the antique finish. All
workmanship is guaranteed 100%. Delivery is 2 to 4 weeks. |
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Highest
Quality Craftsmanship. |
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Each
item is custom made by hand. | |
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Historically
Authentic Product |
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Availability:
5-20 working days. |
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SEE THE HISTORY OF THE THISTLE BELOW
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DESCRIPTION |
PRICES |
| THBS THISTLE BAND ~ STERLING SILVER |
$ 59.98 |
| THBG THISTLE BAND ~ 10K YELLOW OR WHITE GOLD |
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| THBG THISTLE BAND ~ 14K YELLOW OR WHITE GOLD |
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| THISTLE BAND, 10K WHITE GOLD RING & YELLOW GOLD RIMS |
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| THISTLE BAND, 14K WHITE GOLD RING & YELLOW GOLD RIMS |
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WE OFFER A 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! |
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| History of Scotland's Thistle |
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The
prickly purple thistle is the national emblem of Scotland. Ever present in fields and pastures throughout Scotland, thistle has been Scotland's emblem for centuries. The first use as a royal symbol was
on silver coins issued by James III in 1470. The plant, which grows to a height of five feet, has no enemies because of vicious spines that cover it like armour plating.
There
are many different stories of how the Thistle became Scotland's symbol, but most point to the events surrounding the Battle of Largs in 1263. It is generally forgotten that for more than 600 years most of Scotland was part of the Kingdom of Norway. By 1263 Norway seemed to have little interest. King Alexander III proposed to buy back the Western Isles and Kintyre, still Norwegian territory. However this
re-awoke Norse interest and King Haakon IV attacked with a large force, but was finally defeated at Largs. At some point during the campaign the Norsemen tried to surprise the Scots with a night attack. It was deemed unwarlike to attack an enemy in the darkness of the night, instead of a pitched battle by day; but on one occasion the invaders resolved to avail themselves of this
stratagem. In order not to be heard they removed their footwear for
a silent approach but found them on ground covered with thistles.
As
they neared the Scottish force unobserved It is said their leader
stepped naked footed on a superb prickly thistle and instinctively
uttered a cry of pain. His painful shout warned the Scots who
discovered the assault and ran to their arms, and defeated their
Norse foe with a terrible slaughter, thus saving Scotland. The role
of the thistle was then understood, and was chosen as Scotland's
symbol, with the motto "Nemo me impune lacessit", "No-one harms me
without punishment "but more commonly translated in Scots dialect as
"Wha daurs meddle wi me". |
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