Damhsa Claddagh Celtic Cross with Dancing CZ

Description

This Irish Celtic Cross necklace features the Claddagh Symbol and Trinity  intertwined and accented with cubic zirconia stones. The center stone “dances’ with movement. This Irish Celtic Cross pendant includes an 18” Spiga chain and comes attactively gift boxed.

Part of Boru’s Damhsa (Dance) Dancing Stone Collection of Fine Jewelry, This stunning piece’s centre stone literally ‘Dances’ with Movement.

The Irish Celtic Cross has been a symbol of faith for centuries in Ireland whether the belief is pagan, Christian or another religion. However it is most widely known as a powerful symbol of Irish heritage. Originally crafted in stone Celtic crosses predate Christianity and in pagan times the circle of the cross represented the sun. It was not until the 4th century AD when it was introduced by the Roman Emperor Constantine, the the Celtic Cross was used to represent Christ’s victory. During the great conversion of many pagans to Christianity, Christian philosophers adapted the Celtic Cross and taught the meaning of the circle to represent Christ, the centre of Christianity.

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.

Made in Ireland