Claddagh Birthstone January Pendant

Description

Claddagh Birthstone January Pendant

This striking sterling silver  Claddagh Birthstone January Pendant, from Shanore Irish Handcrafted Jewelry in Dublin, Ireland, is set with fine detail and sparkling white crystals from Swarovski®. At the center of the design rests a stunning Swarovski® crystal Garnet. A beaded crown tops the gem, and sterling silver hands curve around it. The meaning of the claddagh “Love, Loyalty, Friendship,”is captured beautifully in this stunning pendant. The heart symbolizes Love, the hands Friendship and the Crown Loyalty.

An 18 inch sterling silver chain is included with this pendant.

The History of the Claddagh

The Claddagh symbol is Ireland’s universal representation of love, friendship and loyalty. The origins of the Claddagh Ring can be traced back to the small fishing town of Claddagh, Co. Galway. Irish folklore recounts that in 1675, a local seafarer by the name of Richard Joyce was captured by pirates and sold as a slave to a Moorish goldsmith.

Torn away from his lover, Joyce was trained in the art and served his master for fourteen years. Upon his eventual release in 1689, Joyce returned to Galway, hoping to find his true love still waiting for him. Whilst enslaved, he fashioned what we now know as the Claddagh Ring as a gift specifically for her.

Swarovski® Crystals

The brilliance of genuine Swarovski® crystals, combine with the intricate Celtic designs created by the craftsmen at Shanore to create unique and beautiful works of art. Each piece features the quality and symbolism Shanore is known for, and is elevated to a stunning level through the embellishment of the crystals by Swarovski