This 2 inch sterling silver Celtic crucifix is a great item for the Irish Christian lad you know. The Celtic region refers to Brittany, Wales, Western Ireland, and the Scottish Highlands. The Celtic Cross is easily distinguished by a ring which intersects the crossbar and upright shaft of the cross itself. The ring on the cross symbolizes eternity. The 2 inch sterling silver Celtic Crucifix is set on a 24 inch stainless steel chain and comes packaged in a velvet texture jewelry box.