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Articles by Diane Hamments
Irish Traditions And Cultural Heritage, Reflected In Irish Collectibles.
No other nationality can lay as a strong a claim to the popularity of their ethnic or cultural items as can the Irish with their Irish collectibles.
The American Civil War And Civil War Collectibles
The American Civil War was one of the bloodiest series of battles ever fought within a single country. Civil War collectibles are fascinating symbols of one of the most significant historical events of the western hemisphere.
Family Seal Rings - Useful In The Past, Today's Stunning Jewelry
Family seal rings haven't been around for quite that long, but their history does go back to the feudal period of the Middle Ages, one thousand or more years ago.
Excalibur Swords, Awesome Power, Legendary Beauty, Lasting Appeal
Excalibur is intimately associated with the myths, legends and romance surrounding King Arthur, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. According to legend, Excalibur was a mysterious sword with magical powers.
The design elements common to all Claddagh rings are two hands lovingly holding, embracing or caressing a heart, topped by a simple crown. It stands for loyalty, trust and faith. Claddagh jewelry is named after a small Irish fishing village located near Galway, Ireland.
Heraldic Jewellery - Proudly Worn In War And In Peace.
Hraldric jewellery probably occured as a result of personal vanity or pride, it did have its practical purposes as well. Heraldic devices were similarly used for purposes of identification during Medieval tournaments and jousts.
Family Coats-of-Arms: Symbols Of A Noble Past.
An Interesting Detail about Family Coats-of-Arms: Because of their historic significance and their link to the nobility, use or display of a family coat-of-arms is frequently, although not always, governed by law. Family coats-of-arms are symbolic, highly stylized graphic representations that relate to a specific individual or a particular family name.
Claymore Swords, The Scottish Past Carried Into The Present.
The original Claymore swords were massive, two-handed, double-edged broadswords that were wielded during the 16th to 18th Centuries by hard-bitten, hard-fighing Scottish Highlanders.
Each and every day, men and women in the military protect us, and protect our freedom, through their selfless sacrifice. And they are proud of their efforts and the traditions of the military.
Why Collect Rare Collectibles?
As their name suggests, all rare collectibles are scarce, hard to find items. The common denominator of all rare collectibles, no matter what their type or age, is rarity. Frequently, because of their scarcity and their appeal, rare collectibles are also valuable.
Beautiful And Elegant Masonic Swords
Masonic symbols and emblems hold great significance to members of the order of Freemasons (Masons). Each style of Masonic Sword can also bear several different engraved Masonic symbols and emblems.
Swords, The Noblest Of Weapons
In the past, reigning monarchs and members of royal families, members of the nobility and various other prestigious men, all carried swords not just as weapons, but as a traditional, highly visible sign of their status. Even today, swords and their close relatives - such as scimitars - continue to be a cross-cultural signal of high achievement or high social status.
The Thrill Of Obtaining Collectibles
Almost all of us feel a strong urge to surround ourselves with tangible items that are interesting, beautiful, rare or otherwise appealing - in other words, objects that are collectibles. It's almost as if it's part of our nature.
Gaelic and Celtic traditions are rooted in the bedrock of Ireland. . Probably no other nationality has a stronger sense of their national and cultural heritage than the Irish.
Family Crests Might Not Be What You Think They Are
Family crests are not what you might think.a family crest is actually only one portion of the heraldic display known as a coat-of-arms.It is analogous to the crest on top of the heads of some birds.