Irish Assay Office Hallmark
Claddagh Necklace in Sterling Silver
This is our popular Sterling Silver Ladies Claddagh Pendant featuring a traditional Claddagh design. A real classic! heritage and love.
- Height: 15 mm / 0.59''
- Width: 15 mm / 0.59''
Why You'll Love It:
- Crafted from premium sterling silver for durability and shine
- Features elegant rose gold accents for a modern touch
- Showcases the Claddagh design, symbolizing love and loyalty
- Versatile for everyday wear or special occasions
The Claddagh Meaning
The Claddagh (or Cladach, meaning 'the shore') features a crowned heart held by two hands - the heart represents love, the hands represent friendship, while the crown stands for loyalty. As far back as medieval times, engagement rings had been inscribed with clasped hands to signify one's fidelity, while the heart and crown were eventually added in the 18th century.
The Claddagh is named for the former fishing village that's now part of Galway city in the West of Ireland, where iconic Claddagh rings have since been produced for hundreds of years. Legend has it that in 1695, a local teenage silversmith called Richard Joyce became enslaved by Algerian pirates, and invented the Claddagh ring while in captivity.
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