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Keep your loved ones close to your heart always. A lock of hair, a photo, a secret message or a memento kept in a locket is incredibly personal.

Legend has it that the Claddagh symbol was originated by Richard Joyce, a Galway seafarer kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in North Africa where he learned the art of a goldsmith. When he was released, nothing could keep him from his beloved Galway where he returned to become a master goldsmith and where he created the Claddagh ring. For centuries this was used as a wedding ring by the fisher folk of Claddagh village, which nestled outside the walls of Galway city in the west of Ireland. Claddagh rings are worn as friendship, engagement or wedding rings depending on how they are worn. Friendship: by placing the ring anywhere on your right hand. Engagement: by placing the ring on the third finger of your left hand with the heart pointing outwards. Wedding: by placing the ring on the third finger of your left hand with the heart pointing inwards towards your heart.  The symbols of the Claddagh are the Heart, Crown and Hands for Love, Loyalty and Friendship.

This is a very unique heart shaped locket. In sterling silver the piece has been oxidised to give it a vintage look and it opens to keep keep your memories safe.  The heart is puffed out to both front and back and both sides have been embossed with the Claddagh symbol combined with shamrock and Trinity knots.

Weight: 6gms approx.

Width: 20mm / Height: 17.8mm approx.

Includes 18″ Spiga chain.

See the history of Boru Jewellery

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