Earrings With Shamrock Design
These charming stud earrings have been fashioned from Sterling Silver into stunning shamrock designs, making them ideal for lovers of Irish symbolism and heritage. Embedded within the leaves of the shamrocks are green CZ stones.
- Sterling Silver
- Embedded with green CZ stones
- Handmade in Ireland
- Hallmarked at the Assay Office at Dublin Castle
History of the Shamrock
According to legend, St Patrick used the shamrock to teach the Celts about Christianity in the 5th century, with the three leaves representing the Holy Trinity. There were already several triple-deities in Irish mythology, which may have helped locals become accustomed to the concept of the Trinity.
The name derives from seamróg meaning 'young clover'. Since the 18th century it has been used as an official symbol of Irish heritage, becoming incorporated into numerous local flags, coats of arms, and sports emblems. It is now a yearly St Patrick's Day tradition for the Irish taoiseach (prime minister) to present the President of the United States with a crystal bowl of shamrocks in the White House, as a celebration of Ireland's deep connection to the United States due to the Irish diaspora.
