Silver Celtic Claddagh Cross
Silver Celtic Claddagh Cross. Individually handcrafted here in Ireland. The finest in Irish Jewellery at great prices.
Silver Celtic Claddagh Cross
Silver Celtic Claddagh Cross Chain
This superb piece of Irish jewellery is individually handcrafted in Ireland using sterling silver.
The Celtic Cross
A celtic cross is a symbol that combines the cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. It is the characteristic symbol of Celtic Christianity, though the symboly actually has older pre-Christian pagan origins.
It is also referred to as the Irish Cross or the Cross of Iona.
Story of the Claddagh
The early history of the Claddagh goes back over 400 years to a small fishing village nestled on the shores of Galway Bay.
Here the Claddagh became a token of love, loyalty and friendship when a seafaring Spanish goldsmith fell in love with a girl from the Claddagh village and crafted the first Claddagh ring for her. Since that time the Claddagh has become a symbol of love throughout the world.
A Claddagh with the heart facing towards one's heart is seen as a proclamation of love and the heart facing away from one's heart is a sign of being uncommitted.
The crown is for loyalty, as a man promises to be loyal for life to his bethrothed. The hands represent friendship as one's partner in life is also ones best friend.
We hope you enjoy this beautiful Claddagh piece and invite you to browse our many other Claddagh themed products.
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