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925 claddagh necklace. A symbol of love, loyalty and friendship. The Claddagh Necklace is really just a derivative of the claddagh ring that has been placed on a necklace or pendant.

The Irish culture is full of imagery and symbolism. Carried on through years of cultural history and folklore, Celtic symbols can be found everywhere around the world. The Claddagh symbol and story is probably one of the most well-known in Irish culture and can be found on the ever-popular Claddagh rings and necklaces, as well as other symbols such as the Celtic Tree of Life, Cernunnos and the Triquetra which are also fascinating to learn about as well.

If you are not familiar with the Claddagh story, legend has it that young fisherman named Richard Joyce was bound for the West Indian slave plantations and was brutally kidnapped by a band of Mediterranean pirates. He was later sold to a Moorish goldsmith who over the many long years of his exile, helped Richard perfect the skills of a master craftsman. In 1689 King William III negotiated the return of the slaves, and Richard Joyce returned to Galway .

Back in Ireland, a woman to whom Joyce had given his heart had never stopped faithfully waiting for her true love to return. Upon his happy return to the Emerald Isle, he presented her with the now famous Claddagh ring – a symbol of their enduring love. Two hands to represent their friendship, the crown to signify their loyalty and lasting fidelity, and the sign of the heart to symbolize their eternal love for each other. The one in the picture is not the one you will get a brand new one still in package. It doesn't say the length on the package and I don't want to open it to measure. here are the specs on it that I know...
Sterling Silver

10mm wide x 15mm high

Chain included

Made in Ireland
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