{"product_id":"artisan-celtic-triple-horse-necklace-handmade-in-the-u-s-a","title":"Artisan Celtic Triple Horse Necklace - Handmade in the U.S.A.","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade Porcelain Celtic Triple Horse Pendant with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/celtic-knot-jewelry\"\u003eCeltic Knotwork\u003c\/a\u003e on a 24 inch black silk cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique ivory fine porcelain pendant handmade with original artwork in black.  The elegant Celtic detailing is designed by an American artist. The simple and elegant Celtic image sits inside a ring of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/celtic-knot-jewelry\"\u003eCeltic knotwork\u003c\/a\u003e - a tribute to ancient Celtic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful charms of protection and strength, this pendant will make a meaningful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound: 1 1\/2″ pendant size\u003c\/span\u003e on a 24\" black silk cord. Comes in a gift box with information card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Artisan Porcelain \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1784223709343_301\"\u003eThis artisan hand-crafted porcelain jewelry is unique. The process and beautiful piece is unlike any others… these one of a kind pieces are created in the artist's studio in DeWitt, Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe processes used to create these pieces was developed over 40 years ago by George Dear in Scotland.  Today, there are nine different artists that work to create the perfect image for each piece.  This includes artists in Canada, the United States, and in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Horse in Celtic Culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celtic people honored the horse above all other animals. To the ancient Celts, the horse symbolized strength, vitality, courage and honor. A beautiful symbol for the person who embodies these traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ancient Celtic calendar, the person whose birthday that falls within June 10-July 7 would have the horse as a spirit animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpona - Goddess of Horses in Celtic Mythology\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpona, meaning \"Divine Mare\", was the goddess of horses, including those who worked with them, as well as fertility during the Iron age. Her worship originated with nomadic Celts. Epona was the only Celtic deity venerated in Rome itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpona was the beautiful child of a horse and human male. The importance of horses in Celtic culture may have contributed to her cult spreading from Gaul to Germany and eventually to Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeltic nobles were usually buried with their horses and saddles indicating horses were important in the after-life. The extensive worship of Epona may also be the reason why the Celts did not eat horse meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connection between Epona and horses was also present in the rites of Celtic kings as the goddess was thought to bestow on the king his authority to rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpona's importance was later signified with a shrine in nearly every stable because she protected not only the horses but also those who worked with them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48131704455426,"sku":"TP10","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/D81121AC-FDC0-4BE7-A3F7-0229BE910860.jpg?v=1784232847","url":"https:\/\/www.celticcrystaldesign.com\/products\/artisan-celtic-triple-horse-necklace-handmade-in-the-u-s-a","provider":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}