Why the 'Tree of Life' is more than just a Celtic Symbol

The Celtic Tree of Life is famed as one of the most beautiful symbols of culture and heritage. It carries a simple but very profound message of life's journey - one we will all go through from birth to life to death.

Celts revered trees, believing them to be sacred and very much connected to ancestors and deities. However it is more than just a Celtic symbol - the Tree of Life is also a universal symbol found in cultures across the world.

The common theme is the interconnectedness of life, the cycle of life and death and the connection between earth and heaven.

Signifying strength, longevity and wisdom, the Tree of Life often also appears in religion and art with a connection to the divine.

The Tree of Life is seen in Christianity and features prominently in the Book of Genesis, symbolising immortality and paradise.

In Islamic tradition, the Tree of Life is also seen as a symbol of eternal life. Very much seen as the balance and timelessness of nature it is seen also in African and Chinese cultures.

Visually, it features a tree that includes intricate Celtic knot designs embedded in its roots and branches. These are said to symbolise interconnectedness and the circle of life. There is a further link between the earth and spiritual world. The roots reach down into the earth and the branches reach out high into the sky pointing to the interdependency of all.

The Tree of Life symbol looks particularly beautiful in jewelry and there are some beautiful pieces in the Rings from Ireland collection. Seen in a pendant, the intricate engravings in the branches and roots look particularly beautiful and this silver Tree of Life pendant is a really stunning example of the very best of Irish design and craftsmanship. It's suitable for occasion wear or wearing every day.

Incorporating the Tree of Life into a wedding ring such as this wide yellow gold Tree of Life ring, is a really powerful way of keeping the messages of eternity, strength, hope and interconnectedness with you on a daily basis. All these beautiful messages are engraved into this piece. As each of us moves through life, we strive for greater knowledge and new experiences and the clear message in this ring is that just as the branches of the tree grow upwards and the roots grow downwards, this happens to each of us as we move through life.

The pure and heartfelt messages from the Tree of Life that were embraced by the Celts and other cultures from across the world ring as true today as they ever did.