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In this heirloom-quality pendant, Irish artists combine two timeless symbols of integrity and spirituality: the pearl and the Trinity Knot. Pearls are among the first “gems” used in jewelry. And the famous Trefoil (or Trinity Knot) is almost as old.
A 14KT Gold Vermeil Celtic knot rests between two arms delicately studded with sparkling Swarovski® gems. Below is suspended a lustrous white pearl.
The Legend of the Trinity Knot...
In Celtic pagan lore, the three corners of the Trefoil shape originally epitomized the three attributes of a Goddess: maiden, mother, and crone. To many Christian believers, the knot represents the three dynamics of the Holy Trinity, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And on a more basic level, the symbol can also stand for earth, air, or water -- or life, death, and rebirth.
What is Gold Vermeil? Gold vermeil is the name jewelers give to a gold-on-silver plating process. Ordinary gold plate uses a base metal such as copper, nickel or brass and adds a thin layer of gold - usually around .5 microns thick. Vermeil instead uses Stirling silver as the base and a layer of 14K gold no less than 2.5 microns thick. Vermeil will not rub off and retains its luster, yet is more affordable than pure gold.
