{"product_id":"church-door-old-st-pats-cross-chicago","title":"Church Door Old St Pats Cross Chicago","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handcrafted Celtic Cross pendant is a double-sided tribute to \u003c\/span\u003eOld St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago, combining Celtic symbolism with a story of resilience and Irish heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Available in Sterling Silver and Solid Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Height: \u003c\/span\u003e3 cm (1.18 inches)\u003cbr\u003e• Width: 2 cm (0.79 inches)\u003cbr\u003e• Weight (silver): approx. 1.9 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Unique pattern featured on both sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Double-sided Celtic Cross design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hallmarked at the Assay Office in Dublin Castle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe circle surrounding the cross represents \u003c\/span\u003eeternity and the circle of life, an important feature of the traditional Celtic Cross design. This particular piece was created as a tribute to Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago, one of the city’s oldest public buildings and one of the few to survive the Great Chicago Fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed pattern appears on both sides of the pendant, making this a fully double-sided piece of Celtic jewelry. Its story connects Irish craftsmanship with the resilience of Old St. Patrick’s Church and the community associated with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid gold is made to order, please allow three weeks for making.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Celtic Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCeltic Cross\u003cspan\u003e emerged in Ireland and Britain during the early Middle Ages as Christianity became established among Celtic communities. Its distinctive design brought Christian imagery together with elements of Celtic artistic tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination became part of what is now known as \u003c\/span\u003eInsular art, a distinctive artistic tradition that developed in Ireland and Britain. The word “insular” comes from the Latin \u003cem\u003einsula\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “island.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining characteristics of the Celtic Cross is the ring or circle surrounding the intersection of the arms and shaft. The precise origins and original meaning of this feature remain uncertain, although the circle also provided structural support when the design was carved on a monumental scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the finest surviving examples are the great Irish High Crosses, monumental stone crosses erected particularly during the early medieval period. Many were richly carved with decorative patterns and biblical scenes, turning the crosses into remarkable works of religious art and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenturies later, Celtic designs experienced renewed popularity during the Celtic Revival of the 19th century, when interest in Ireland’s history, language, art and cultural heritage grew significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old St. Patrick’s Church Celtic Cross continues that tradition, bringing together the familiar ringed form of the Celtic Cross with a story connecting Ireland and Chicago’s Irish community.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fado Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ No Chain","offer_id":47711159058604,"sku":"sqe1793008690929","price":91.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 18 inch","offer_id":47711159091372,"sku":"cdt1793008690930","price":89.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 20 inch","offer_id":47711159124140,"sku":"uuh1793008690931","price":92.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 22 inch","offer_id":47711159156908,"sku":"mdx1793008690932","price":115.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 24 inch","offer_id":47711159189676,"sku":"jbh1793008690933","price":101.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ No Chain","offer_id":47711159222444,"sku":"cux1793008690934","price":1099.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 18 inch","offer_id":47711159255212,"sku":"gta1793008690935","price":1010.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 20 inch","offer_id":47711159287980,"sku":"aak1793008690936","price":1222.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 22 inch","offer_id":47711159320748,"sku":"zhu1793008690937","price":1005.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10K Yellow Gold \/ 24 inch","offer_id":47711159353516,"sku":"eau1793008690938","price":1064.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Yellow Gold \/ No Chain","offer_id":47711159386284,"sku":"npl1793008690939","price":1285.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Yellow Gold \/ 18 inch","offer_id":47711159419052,"sku":"pkr1793008690940","price":1221.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Yellow Gold \/ 20 inch","offer_id":47711159451820,"sku":"lkv1793008690941","price":1306.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Yellow Gold \/ 22 inch","offer_id":47711159484588,"sku":"ynp1793008690942","price":1407.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K Yellow Gold \/ 24 inch","offer_id":47711159517356,"sku":"cma1793008690943","price":1659.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K White Gold \/ No Chain","offer_id":47711159550124,"sku":"osr1793008690944","price":2015.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K White Gold \/ 18 inch","offer_id":47711159582892,"sku":"nus1793008690945","price":1679.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K White Gold \/ 20 inch","offer_id":47711159615660,"sku":"vhm1793008690946","price":2173.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K White Gold \/ 22 inch","offer_id":47711159648428,"sku":"fea1793008690947","price":2362.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14K White Gold \/ 24 inch","offer_id":47711159681196,"sku":"ufx1793008690948","price":2236.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/5132\/6380\/files\/church-door-old-st-pats-cross-chicago_1.jpg?v=1793008703","url":"https:\/\/www.meadowterrace.shop\/products\/church-door-old-st-pats-cross-chicago","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}