Sterling Silver August Birthstone Claddagh Necklace

Description

This range of Claddagh necklaces are one of the most popular pieces in our store on Grafton Street

This particular Claddagh is sterling silver has a beautiful peridot crystal birthstone in the heart of the Claddagh that celebrates the month of August.

It has a Irish Assay Stamp from Dublin Castle and the 18inch Sterling Silver chain is included in the price.

15mm wide by 15mm length

The Birthstone necklace is presented in our lovely gift boxes with a story of the Claddagh which is a lovely gift for any occasion.

The Claddagh has become renowned as an emblem of love (heart),Loyalty (crown) and friendship (hands).

The Claddagh has an really lovely story dating back to the 16th Century.
Born in the little fishing town of Claddagh, County Galway, Richard Joyce was swept away and enslaved as a goldsmith. When he won his freedom he returned home to his beloved Claddagh. There, he gave his lost love a gold ring he had made depicting his two hands cradling a crowned heart , the very first Claddagh ring. When the heart is turned inward it signifies that your heart is taken. When you direct the heart outwards it signifies that you are looking for love. The Claddagh is the most well known piece of Jewellery in Ireland with such a lovely meaning it is worn all over the world by many Nationalities