No other ring in the history has as beautiful of story as that of the Irish Claddagh ring.

The story of the Claddagh starts when a fisherman, Richard Joyce, and other crew members were captured by pirates shortly before Joyce was to be married. He was sold into slavery in Algiers and made the property of a goldsmith who taught him the craft. With his beloved back in Claddagh on his mind he fashioned the first Claddagh ring. The hands were to represent friendship, the heart was love, and the crown represented loyalty and fidelity.

In 1698 King Georges III agreed to free all of his subjects. Richard Joyce was once again free. His slave master offered Joyce his daughter in marriage and half of his wealth if he would stay in Algiers. Joyce refused the offer and instead returned home to Claddagh where he found his love waiting for him. Neither of them had married. Upon discovering this, Joyce gave his love the ring and they were married shortly thereafter.

The ring was dubbed The Claddagh because of the village Joyce and his Bride were from. There were others who made the ring much later and added jewels and an intricate crown design. The basic hands holding a crowned heart has never changed. Joyce wanted something that would his love for his Beloved.

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This beautifully detailed .925 sterling silver Biagi charm will fit your Pandora, Troll, Chamilia European style charm bracelet or necklace. The Biagi jewelry line is a high quality product with hundreds of beads and charms to choose from. You’ll have lots of fun creating your own personal treasure! These charms should be cleaned with a soft polishing cloth. Do NOT use a silver cleaning solution because doing so will remove the oxidation detail in the design. Please note that th (more…)

2003 remastered reissue of the band’s 1983 album with new artwork features 11 tracks including 1 bonus track, ‘Coinleach Glas An Fhomhair’ (Cantoma Mix). Includes new sleeve notes & rare photos. Slipcase. BMG.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of intere (more…)

Toe Ring – Sterling Silver Toe Ring

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Irish Clover Shamrock Lucky Key Ring

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This Irish Claddagh Ring Depicts the Virtues of Love, Friendship, and Togetherness. The Hands Show Friendship, the Heart Depicts Love, While the Crown on the Heart Stands for Loyalty. Center Band is Free to Spin Weighs Approximately 8 grams 5/16″ (6mm) Wide Marked .925

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Up for sale is a reproduction of the Irish Bastard Sword that features a traditional Irish ringed hilt pommel.

This sword features a high quality carbon steel constructed blade. The blade is slightly sharpened and has very sharp point. A ridge has been added down the center of the blade. The blade is well balanced, very light, very quick, and features a rat tang. The guard of the sword is solid steel with cut off cross arms. The handle of the sword is made by wood over the rat (more…)

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This originally Baltic amber has gotten its greenish qualities by being carried during the Ice Age by the glaciers all the way to Ukraine, where the lush forests changed it to green color. Green genuine amber gemstone set in a sterling silver setting.

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