The Claddagh is deeply meaningful, with its symbols representing love (heart), friendship (hands) and loyalty (crown).
Made in Ireland
Meaningful symbol: Represents love, loyalty, and friendship
Durable material: Made from tarnish-resistant sterling silver
Versatile: Suitable for everyday wear or special occasions
Cultural significance: Celebrates Irish heritage and tradition
These graceful sterling silver Claddagh earrings would make a fantastic gift, and come presented in a gift box for that very purpose.
Approx. 21mm x 28mm / 0.83'' x 1.1''
Our exquisite Claddagh Earrings are a perfect fusion of Irish tradition, timeless elegance and natural beauty. Crafted with precision and care, these earrings are not just jewelry; they are a heartfelt symbol of love, loyalty, and friendship. Each earring showcases the iconic Claddagh design, featuring a lovingly detailed heart, crowned with loyalty, and embraced by the hands of friendship.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Material: Sterling Silver
Approx. 15 mm / 0.6''
History of the Claddagh
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.
Whatever the true origin, the Claddagh has since exploded in popularity among those desiring to celebrate their Irish heritage, appearing on many forms of jewelry and art from weddings rings to casual gifts of friendship.