This Claddagh Silver Bangle includes Claddagh symbols and on the other side the words Love, Loyalty and Friendship in Gaelic. In Gaelic this is Grá (love), Dilseacht (loyalty) and Cairdeas (friendship). The Claddagh heart symbolizes love, the hand’s friendship and the crown loyalty.
The Claddagh dates to the 17th century and originated in the 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 slave to a Turkish Goldsmith, and from his master he learned and excelled at the craft.
Joyce was finally released after 14 years. However, the Goldsmith he was working for was so impressed by his work that he offered his daughters hand in marriage to him. He also offered half of 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 the Claddagh Ring this was used as a wedding ring by the fisher folk of Claddagh village.
This Claddagh Silver Bangle is in Sterling Silver and it also has a safety chain included. The bangle comes beautifully packaged in our award winning packaging. This is the perfect gift to celebrate your Irish Heritage.