The luck of the Irish!

Jewellery, fun gifts, maps, caps, sweaters, DVDs, books—if it’s Irish, it’s 20% OFF!

Until March 8 (sale extended!), receive 20% OFF your Celtic purchases at the National Geographic Store! I just love, love, LOVE the pieces below!

Sterling Silver Claddagh Ring - $59. The traditional Irish claddagh ring depicts two clasped hands holding a crowned heart, symbols of love, loyalty, and friendship. The design’s origins are clouded with mystery, but one of the most popular-and romantic-stories of how it came to be tells of goldsmith Robert Joyce from the village of Claddagh, who was forced into slavery after his ship was captured en route to the West Indies. Joyce’s skills supposedly so impressed his master that the man offered him his freedom, his daughter’s hand in marriage, and great sums of money if Joyce would stay. Joyce declined all of these temptations and returned to his betrothed in Ireland, where he presented her with this ring.  This classic sterling silver ring is handcrafted in a family-owned studio in the heart of Dublin.

Irish Claddagh Necklace - $115;  Irish Claddagh Earrings - $95. The Irish claddagh, dating back to 16th-century County Galway, is a pair of clasped hands holding a crowned heart that symbolizes love, friendship, and loyalty. Here the claddagh is stamped into a sterling silver circle, symbolic of everlasting life, and paired with beautifully faceted kelly green Swarovski crystal briolettes. The sentiment is at once universal and uniquely Irish. The necklace also features the words ”love,” ”friendship,” and ”loyalty.” Made in Ireland.

You can never have enough love, friendship and loyalty! Almost as important: can you imagine having eyes this colour?

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