The Claddagh in this gold pendant symbolises love and devotion, and evokes the words of the Irish sailor who first crafted it for his sweetheart: “With these hands I give you my heart, and I crown it with my love”. Its symbols are said to represent love (heart), friendship (hands) and loyalty (crown). This sterling silver Claddagh pendant with a ten karat heart of gold at the centre has been Irish hallmarked in Dublin castle.
