Crafted from Irish sterling silver with a beautifully cut Connemara Marble heart, this elegant Claddagh pendant and earring set is a true, timeless classic. Famed for its beauty, color and resistance no two pieces of Connemara Marble are the same, which makes this Celtic Claddagh pendant and earrings set unique to you.
The elements of the Claddagh symbol are said to symbolise the qualities of love, (the heart), friendship, (the hands) and loyalty (the crown).
The Claddagh is a traditional Irish ring named after the fishing village of the Claddagh that is located right beside the city of Galway in the west of Ireland . A claddagh ring , pendant, earrings or a simple charm can be worn as a symbol of heritage or as a symbol of commitment to three beautiful sentiments.
It is said that Richard Joyce created the first Claddagh ring in the late 1600’s . He was a fisherman from the village of Claddagh and whilst our fishing off the cost of Galway was captured by Algerian pirates.
After being captured he was sold on as a slave to a Moorish goldsmith. The goldsmith needed an apprentice. Noticing Joyce’s talent, he taught him the trade.
Whilst in captivity Joyce designed the Claddagh ring for his fiancée in the hope that someday he would be released.
In 1689, Joyce was released when William III sent an ambassador to Algeria to demand the release of captured slaves. Upon hearing this, his captor offered Joyce half of his wealth and his only daughter in marriage to remain in Algeria.
Joyce declined the offer, eager to return to his native Galway. On returning to Galway, Joyce found that his fiancée was waiting for him and he presented her with the Claddagh ring as a symbol of love, loyalty and friendship, and they were married soon after.
He was quick to establish himself as a goldsmith in Galway and went on to produce copies of the ring and examples of his work can be seen in the national museum, Dublin.
Presented in a hinged gift box.
$129.95
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Our Claddagh Pendant and earrings make a stunning combination. An exquisite sterling silver and Connemara Marble Claddagh pendant and earrings. “Cladach” is the Irish word for Claddagh and it traces its origins back to a coastal village in Co. Galway.
For centuries the iconic hands, heart and crown on this design have represented Friendship, Love and Loyalty. Connemara Marble is hand lifted from our quarry in Lissoughter, Recess Co. Galway which is in the west of Ireland.
Our Sterling silver is hallmarked in the Dublin Assay Office which is located in Dublin Castle.
The Claddagh hangs on an 18″ chain and measures 3.5cm in length, 2.2cm width. The pendant weighs 3.6 grams.
The earrings hang from a shepherd’s hook and have a width of 0.6″ and a height of 0.6″.
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| Material | Connemara Marble |
|---|---|
| Style | Claddagh, Presented in a hinged gift box |
| Metal | Sterling Silver |
| Size | .6" x.6" Earrings, 3.5cmL x 2.2cmW Pendant |
| Stamp | Certificate of Authenticity Included., Irish Assay Office |
| Material | Connemara Marble |
|---|---|
| Style | Claddagh, Presented in a hinged gift box |
| Metal | Sterling Silver |
| Size | .6" x.6" Earrings, 3.5cmL x 2.2cmW Pendant |
| Stamp | Certificate of Authenticity Included., Irish Assay Office |
Each marble product purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity to prove it was made with genuine Connemara Marble.
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Rathfarnham Village,
Dublin D14K032,
Ireland.
