Celtic Neck Torcs
- The Raven Torc is handcrafted with ravens’ head embellishments.
- This piece is available in silver or bronze according to your preference.
- Customize this made-in-the-USA neck torc. Make it uniquely your own with a medium or light braid.
- Wear the raven as a Celtic symbol of life and death, sexuality, and conflict.
- Hand-crafted in the USA
- Medium Braid (12 Gauge)
- Available in Bronze or Silver
- Strong and Flexible
- Ancient Celtic Necklace
- Snake Head Terminals
- The medium braid is the perfect balance between durability and subtlety
- Approximately ⅜ inches or 8 mm thick
- Choose between either bronze or silver for your necklace to suit your preference and personal style
- High-quality and handmade in the USA—each is unique and made custom just for you, so please allow us 6-10 weeks to create it and have it shipped to you
- Comes in a medium braid style for the perfect balance between subtlety and durability
- Approximately ⅜ inches or 6 mm thick—each necklace is high-quality and handcrafted
- This necklace’s decorative spiral terminals create an elegant frame, with a choice between silver and bronze
- Made in the USA—please allow 6-16 weeks for us to create your necklace and ship to you
- Inspired by the stags that accompanied the Celtic god Cernunnos on the Gundestrup Cauldron, the two terminals in the interior of this torc necklace depict ornate stag heads
- Handmade in either high-quality bronze or silver
- Crafted in an extra heavy braid style (approximately ⅝ inches or 16 mm thick)—a strong and durable but flexible necklace
- Crafted custom just for you, but please allow between 6-12 weeks to have it created and shipped to you
- This Stag Torc is handcrafted in the USA
- Available in either bronze or silver
- Choose from either heavy or medium braid
- Made custom just for you—please understand that it’ll take between 6-16 weeks to create it and ship it to you
- Handcrafted in the USA
- Medium or Light Braid
- Available in Bronze or Silver
- Strong and Flexible
- Ancient Celtic Necklace
- Thistle Shaped Terminals
- Invokes the unmistakable Celtic symbolism of maiden, mother, and crone in a stunning necklace
- Choose from either high-quality bronze or silver
- Crafted in a heavy or medium weight braid. Heavy is 10 gauge (approximately ⅜ inches or 10 mm thick), strong and durable accessory while remaining flexible for comfort
- A distinctive and meticulous Viking neckpiece, created by the best craftsmen in the United States.
- Recognizable to any proud Viking, the dragon head terminals on proud display makes the wearer want to head for his longship.
- Custom-made for the wearer, this braided piece comes in two metal options – silver or bronze – to suit any wardrobe.
- We mean heavy when we say it – you will never see a Viking in anything less than this heavy 10 gauge metal Torc.
- The Celtic Wolf Torc is beautifully handcrafted in the USA and made with your choice of bronze or sterling silver.
- It fits necks measuring between 14 inches and 20 inches. Choose from light, medium, or heavy braid to suit your style.
- This piece is strong and flexible. The ancient Celtic symbol of the wolf’s head forms the terminals.
- The ancient Celts highly regarded wolves as noble animals that represented guidance, assistance, and transformation.
If you have questions, we have answers. Many people are interested in kilts, and all things Celtic, but are unsure of the history of this famous garment. Read on for some answers to our most commonly asked questions.
Torcs are made specifically for your neck measurement and aren't the sort of necklaces you can slip over your head. However, this stunning piece has a gap in the front where you can widen it to slip around your neck easily. Torcs are designed to hold their shape no matter how many times you widen the opening!
Celts wore torcs to demonstrate that they were free-born. They were also thought to represent Celtic gods and ward off evil spirits. This piece of jewelry protected the neck during a sword fight while proving that they were someone of importance. Torcs were valuable heirlooms and passed down with pride.
Measure your neck and allow for some movement when choosing the size. Even the heaviest of torcs are comfortable to wear, but the weight is up to personal preference. Whether you prefer a dramatic look or a daintier piece that is less distracting, a torc can be the perfect piece of jewelry for you!
Torcs can be heavy if you choose the heaviest weight. Lightweight torcs are barely noticeable and are simple for everyday wear.
Choose a torc that is neither too tight nor too heavy, and you should find that your torc is comfortable enough for everyday wear. It's important to remember that torcs are crafted of rigid metal, so there isn't the usual "give" that you will find with traditional necklaces.
Torcs are made by twisting metal strands together. Lighter torcs are made with smaller gauges of metal twisted together, while heavier torcs are made of larger gauge strands of metal. Metals used included copper, bronze, silver, and gold. Sometimes the openings were decorated with animal shapes like rabbits, cats, boars, or bears.
The word "torc" originates from the Latin word "torquis," meaning "to twist." A torc is simply a collar or necklace made from twisted metal.
Copper, bronze, gold, and silver are used to make both light and heavy-weight neck torcs. However, thinner wires are used to the torcs lighter. Lightweight torcs also use fewer wires in the twisting, so overall, the torcs are more delicate and lighter to wear.