Family Crest Jewelry
We are proud to offer you our range of family crest jewelry including family crest rings in gold and silver. All of our Heraldry and Crest heraldic jewelry is custom made and personalized to be a worthy reflection of your Irish family name. The Irish coat of arms, which originated in Europe, is also often referred to as armorial bearings, armorial devices or heraldic devices. The coat of arms, which was utilized initially by knights as a way of identifying themselves and setting themselves apart from soldier-enemies, could belong to a group of people or even a specific person.
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Heraldry Jewelry
Heraldry Jewelry
Heraldry Jewelry
Heraldry Jewelry
More About Heraldry and Coat of Arms
Also referred to as a family crest, a family coat of arms is essentially a graphic display of your family's name. This tradition, which goes back nearly 800 years, symbolizes the history of a family name. A family crest plaque or coat of arms may be unique to not only a family, but a person, corporation or state as well. Coats of arms belong to the tradition of heraldry, which refers to the design and display of the arms. When towns, countries or villages use coats of arms, it is called civic heraldry. A traditional coat of arms usually includes a patterned shield that is decorated with a crest, a helmet, a motto, a crown, a wreath and a mantling. A coat of arms may be used by a school, college, church, guild, corporation or families to reflect their origins.Frequently Answered Questions About Family Crest Jewelry
What is a family crest called? A family crest is known by different phrases such as a coat of arms, heraldry or shield coat of arms. It is interchangeable. The motto, written on the shield, is normally fixed. The crest itself to identify the family name also does not change. But the way it is referred to changes.Do all families have a family crest
Not all families have a family crest. There are some misconceptions about family crests that result in inaccurate coats of arms being sold on products. All our heraldic jewelry use crests that are officially recognised by the Irish geneological society.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heraldry jewelry incorporates designs based on a family's coat of arms or other heraldic symbols, representing the family's history and identity. It is worn as a sign of social status or family pride and can honor ancestors. The designs have historical or cultural significance and represent specific traits or virtues associated with the family or region.
Heraldry jewelry is traditionally worn as a sign of one's social status, family history, or military rank. It is often displayed on a pendant, ring, or brooch and worn with formal attire or as a statement piece.
A wide range of jewelry can be made with a family crest design, including rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks, and earrings. The design can be engraved, embossed, or stamped onto the jewelry, and various materials can be used, including gold, silver, platinum, and precious stones.
Celtic cross necklaces are popular for family crest jewelry because they represent the family's heritage and faith. The Celtic cross symbolizes Celtic Christianity, which has a rich history in Ireland and Scotland. The cross is often embellished with intricate knotwork designs, which add to its unique and symbolic representation of the family's heritage.
The Celtic cross design adds to the unique and symbolic representation of a family's heritage by blending the family's cultural and religious identity. The intricate knotwork designs that are often incorporated into Celtic cross necklaces represent the interconnectedness of all things and the continuity of life. This symbolism aligns with family heritage and tradition being passed down through generations.
Do all families have a family crest
Not all families have a family crest. There are some misconceptions about family crests that result in inaccurate coats of arms being sold on products. All our heraldic jewelry use crests that are officially recognised by the Irish geneological society.Frequently Asked Questions
Heraldry jewelry incorporates designs based on a family's coat of arms or other heraldic symbols, representing the family's history and identity. It is worn as a sign of social status or family pride and can honor ancestors. The designs have historical or cultural significance and represent specific traits or virtues associated with the family or region.
Heraldry jewelry is traditionally worn as a sign of one's social status, family history, or military rank. It is often displayed on a pendant, ring, or brooch and worn with formal attire or as a statement piece.
A wide range of jewelry can be made with a family crest design, including rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks, and earrings. The design can be engraved, embossed, or stamped onto the jewelry, and various materials can be used, including gold, silver, platinum, and precious stones.
Celtic cross necklaces are popular for family crest jewelry because they represent the family's heritage and faith. The Celtic cross symbolizes Celtic Christianity, which has a rich history in Ireland and Scotland. The cross is often embellished with intricate knotwork designs, which add to its unique and symbolic representation of the family's heritage.
The Celtic cross design adds to the unique and symbolic representation of a family's heritage by blending the family's cultural and religious identity. The intricate knotwork designs that are often incorporated into Celtic cross necklaces represent the interconnectedness of all things and the continuity of life. This symbolism aligns with family heritage and tradition being passed down through generations.