Irish Celtic Shield Trinity Knot Triquetra Necklace - Sterling Silver

A trinity knot is highlighted in the center of a Celtic shield design in this unique Celtic pendant. The quadrilateral shape around the triquetra is slightly darkened to help show the detail of the Celtic knot. The pendant is 3/4" long (1.9 cm). Includes sterling silver curb chain in your choice of 16", 18" or 20" length. Pendant and chain are both 925 sterling silver. Items are shown larger in pictures to show detail - please note the dimensions of the charms. The term Triquetra comes from Latin, and it means "three-cornered." In Ireland, it is sometimes used to signify affection, with each corner representing the three promises of a relationship such as to love, honour, and protect. There are also older various interpretations of what constitutes the three corners, which are (from Wikipedia): For pagans, the Triquetra represents the threefold nature of the Goddess as virgin, mother and crone. It also symbolizes life, death, and rebirth and the three forces of nature: earth, air, an