Celtic Claddagh Necklace by Monson Irish Jewelry

The Story of The Claddagh Ring
The ring, depicting two hands clutching a heart complete
with crown, epitomizes the expression of lasting love and
eternal friendship. The heart symbolizes Love, the hands
Friendship and the crown Fidelity.

The Story
The romantic story of the mystical and beautiful Claddagh
Ring began over 300 years ago, in the ancient fishing village
of Claddagh just outside the walls of the city of Galway on
the west coast of Ireland.

Legend tells us a fishing boat from the village was captured
by pirates and the crew taken and sold as slaves. One of the
crew, Richard Joyce (who was to have been married that
very week,) was sold to a Turkish Gold Smith.
During his captive years never forgetting his girl back home,
he made a ring of gold for her.

After many years Richard eventually earned his freedom and
returned to Claddagh. To his great Joy he found his girl had
never given up hope of seeing him again. He gave her the ring
and they were married never to be separated.


EARTH DAY RECYCLED Claddagh Wood Pendant made from Reclaimed Wood. The Pendant is just under 1 and 1/4 inch in Diameter. All Wood used in making this pendant is recycled Irish Sycamore and Walnut from Centuries old pieces of Furniture that would otherwise be destroyed. An adjustable Black cord necklace is provided and is adjustable from 16 inches to 24 inches so can be work beautifully by Males or Females

Monson Irish Jewellery is proud to say that "We Recycle"! All of our hand made jewelry is made using recycled wood. By using recycled we are able to not only keep these items out of the landfills and fires but we are also able to keep our jewelry priced at amazingly low prices jewelry.