This is a deeply symbolic piece of Irish Jewelry created by Stephen Walsh. Whilst visiting Dublin’s National Gallery Stephen was inspired to create this iconic pendant by two particular pieces of art.
“The Immaculate Conception” painted in the early 1660’s by Francisco de Zurbarán and “Virgin Child” painted by Mario Palmezzano in 1513.
Both pictures depict the timesless image of the Blessed Mother and in the latter she appears to stand, framed within the gates of heaven. Taking our natural gemstone Connemara Marble as the featured stone, we have claw set the green marble within hallmarked sterling silver.
Intricate silver work constructs the eternal image of Our Lady as she stands at the gate of Heaven. The iconography is timeless and is deeply personal. This is a limited edition piece of heirloom jewelry that will be passed from generation to generation.
Combining natural beauty with spiritual strength this is a piece to be cherised.
Please see below for all the additional information on this piece of hand crafted Irish Jewelry.
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Hallmarked Irish Sterling silver which receives its quality mark at the Irish Assay Office located at Dublin Castle.
Hand lifted Connemara marble from our family quarry at Lissoughter County Galway.
18″ long silver chain secures with a spring ring clasp.
Approx measurements: 1.5″L x 0.5″W
Presented in a hinged giftbox.
Handcrafted in Ireland
Connemara Marble is a rare form of marble found in Connemara Co. Galway in the West of Ireland.
• It is a calcite marble which contains large amounts of serpentine. The marble forms when limestone is heated under pressure. While the colour is predominantely green there are often shades of grey and brown seen thoughout.
• Formed from sediment deposited in a shallow primal sea over 900 million years ago. The beautiful stryations of rich to pale green within the marble are formed by tiny crystals of green serpentine, diopside, chlorite and rich white calcite with dolomite.
• Connemara Marble has been used for centuries as a medium of exchange. Its beautiful swirling patterns perfectly represent the Irish landscapes where it is found. An inspiration for jewelry makers and architects across the world as the patterns are different in each stone which means each piece is entirely unique!
You may also like to see our Connemara Marble Serenity Silver Necklace
| Material | Connemara Marble |
|---|---|
| Metal | Sterling Silver |
| Size | 18" Chain, 1.5"L x 0.5"W |
| Stamp | Gift Boxed, Hallmarked at the Irish Assay Office. |
| Style | Made in Ireland |
| Material | Connemara Marble |
|---|---|
| Metal | Sterling Silver |
| Size | 18" Chain, 1.5"L x 0.5"W |
| Stamp | Gift Boxed, Hallmarked at the Irish Assay Office. |
| Style | Made in Ireland |
Each marble product purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity to prove it was made with genuine Connemara Marble.
Head Office
J.C. Walsh & Sons.
24 Main Street,
Rathfarnham Village,
Dublin D14K032,
Ireland.
