Claddagh Drop Earrings10K Gold Heart

These Sterling Silver Claddagh Earrings with Gold Heart has Celtic knot-work along a circle with a Claddagh symbol at the bottom. The Claddagh Heart is a solid 10K gold heart. This pendant symbolizes love, the hand’s friendship, and the crown loyalty.

The Claddagh dates to the 17th century and originated in the little fishing village of Claddagh in County Galway, Ireland. Legend has it that Richard Joyce. a Galway native, was captured and sold to slavery in North Africa. However, Joyce found himself a slave to a Turkish Goldsmith, and from his master, he learned and excelled at the craft.

He was finally released after 14 years, on the orders of William III. The Goldsmith for whom he was working for was so impressed by the work that he offered his daughter’s hand in marriage to him as well as half his property to try and get him to stay. But Joyce refused the offer and returned to Galway, where his sweetheart awaited him. But while in captivity, he had made what we now know as the  Claddagh Ring, especially for her. For centuries this was used as a wedding ring by the fisherfolk of Claddagh village.

Purchase the Claddagh Ring with gold heart and Claddagh Pendant with gold heart that would be perfect to complete the set. A beautiful 3piece set to show off  a bit of Irish heritage in your life or gift to someone special!