A Claddagh Necklace in Sterling Silver - Valentines Day, Irish Style
In just over one month it will be St Valentines Day. No doubt many Irish couples will be celebrating the day, and singles may be celebrating the alternative 'Singles Awareness Day'.
Nevertheless many Irish at home and overseas follow the traditions of the The Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne chladaigh), a traditional Irish ring given as a token of love or worn as a wedding ring.
The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, near the city of Galway, Ireland around the 17th century.
The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown).
If you are Irish at heart and looking for something special for your valentine a Claddagh Sterling Silver Plated Necklace will prove very special.
