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Alba' Silver Charm Bracelet 0680

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Alba' is the Scots Gaelic word for 'Scotland' and this superb sterling silver Charm Bracelet comes complete with four heritage charms portraying the best of Scotland's culture, plus a traditional Celtic Knotwork closure ring.

The charms that are included in the bracelet are -

Celtic Trinity Knot - one of the most ancient of Celtic Knots whose interconnected design reminds us all that everything in life is connected.
Scottish Thistle - the national emblem of Scotland, the thistle is a thorny flower that grows wild in Scotland. It first became the national emblem after a battle in 1263ad when the leader of an attacking Norse force, intent on a stealthy night attack, trod on one and his yells alerted the Scots who then routed the Norse invaders.
Scottish Luckenbooth - The 'Luckenbooth' is a unique design that dates back many centuries in Scotland. Traditionally exchanged bewteen lovers on their betrothal and subsequently pinned to their baby's shawl to protect from evil spirits.
Scottish Lion - the symbol of the Lion has been used for centuries by Scottish Kings & Queens. It is thought to have been first used in the early 12th century, and now features on the Lion Rampant, the personal banner of the monarch.

The total length of teh bracelet is approx 190mm (7.5 ins).

This is an absolutely stunning bracelet at an incredible price. You would often pay more than this for the charms alone.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CELTS

For 800 years the Celts were the most powerful people in central and northern Europe. There were many tribes of Celts who spoke related languages, shared similar customs and beliefs, and created works of art in closely connected styles.

Invaders, such as the Romans, eventually drove them from their lands, although they never managed to conquer all the Celts, with parts of Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland continuing under Celtic rule until about AD1100.

It is in these lands that Celtic art and designs survived, carved into stone crosses and discovered on jewellery and ornaments. Religious scholars and monks adopted the traditions of Celtic art, creating illuminated texts such as the Book of Kells.

The Celtic Cross evolved, with the circle that surrounds the cross symbolising the 'great wheel of life' and knotwork denoting the binding of the soul to the world.