Wales Inspired Traditional Welsh Gold Designs

Welsh gold is one of the rarest and most precious metals in the world. Clogau gold mine is one of the few sources that provides Welsh gold jewellery. It is sought after by people from all over the world. Many members of the royal family have made it a tradition to have wedding rings of pure Welsh gold. If you are taking the time to invest in Welsh gold it is a good idea to be aware of the various traditional designs that stand for the heritage of Wales. Below are some of the Welsh traditional designs that have been incorporated in past and present Clogau gold collections and the meanings behind them.

Flowers are a commonly used subject in Welsh gold designs. Clogau gold in particular uses the daisy and the daffodil flower in its Welsh gold jewellery collection. According to Celtic folklore daisies were signs of the children who died at birth in order to appease their parents’ grief. Ever heard of the old English saying, “Spring has not come unless you can set your foot on 12 daisies?” It is with that in mind that the citizens of Wales are so attached to this flower. Daisies represent innocence and are considered a sign of good luck. In the same way, the citizens of Wales adore the daffodil. Daffodil is the national flower of Wales and is a sign of spring being around the corner. With so many months of winter the people of Wales are fond of daffodils and look forward to seeing them each year. Clogau gold is offered with several daffodil and daisy chain designs. The sessile oak is another inspiration from nature found in Welsh gold jewellery designs. The sessile oak is the national tree of Wales growing as old as 300 to 500 years old.

Capping stones are an unusual inspiration taken from the Welsh countryside. The Welsh countryside is scattered with these capstone walls built by hand. The particular arrangement of stones have been the source of inspiration to form a number of Clogau gold jewellery designs. These capstone walls are especially common near the Clogau gold mine and represent the rustic aura of Wales. If you get a chance, take a stroll through the Welsh countryside and you’ll see what I mean. The Clogau gold collection had a ring and bracelet carrying this traditional Welsh gold design.

According to ancient Welsh custom, men would carve a wooden spoon with intricate romantic designs and symbols and present this to the one they love. This romantic symbol dating as far back as the 17th century became known as the love spoon. The love spoon has been used in a number of Clogau gold designs such as earrings, rings, pendants and bracelets. Welsh gold is not only precious and rare but has rich historical meaning behind it.  

It is said in Welsh folklore that the trees in the Wales have special powers and that fairies live in them. So it is no wonder that fairies make a beautiful traditional Welsh gold design. The most elaborate fairy design is a heart shaped locket crafted out of silver and made to look like the tree branches that the fairies live in. Inside the heart is a small fairy made out Welsh gold. This classic Clogau gold design has been a popular gift to present to young girls and teenagers who are fascinated with the idea of fairies. Now that you have learned about some of the traditional Welsh gold designs and their significance you can find those that suit your style and taste. Clogau gold jewellery is a priceless gift for someone of Welsh heritage. By gifting them a piece of Welsh gold they have a piece of their home wherever they go.