Large Ornate Celtic Cross in Yellow or White Gold

This magnificent, 14K gold large, Celtic cross is fashioned with intricate Celtic knotwork and spirals of polished gold adorning a matte-finished cross.  The cross's distinguishing circle has a polished finish.  This beautiful cross is available in either 14K yellow or white gold (yellow pictured); please select gold color from the drop-down menu.  This cross is also available with a diamond accent: see our Large, Diamond Celtic Cross in Yellow Gold #5356.  For an enlarged view of this ornate Celtic cross, click on the left-hand image.

The Celtic cross evolved in the British Isles, its earliest forms dating from the seventh to ninth centuries.  There are varying traditions regarding the origin of the circle.  One tradition includes the story of how St. Patrick, "the Enlightener of Ireland",  took a standing stone etched with a circle that symbolized the Druid moon goddess, and marked a Latin cross over the circle, thus incorporating a pagan symbol into a new Christian cross for the converted Druids.

You may select a specially-priced pendant chain to add to your purchase--click for specially priced pendant chains under $200; or chains over $200.