Claddagh earrings in solid 14K yellow gold, in hoop and dangling post designs.
The symbol. Two hands holding a crowned heart — hands for friendship, heart for love, crown for loyalty. The design comes from the fishing village of Claddagh in Galway and is worn as a statement of Irish heritage as much as of sentiment.
Hoops and dangles. A hoop works the Claddagh into the curve; a dangling post lets the full shape hang and be read.
Why gold. A Claddagh is usually given rather than bought for oneself, and often passed down. Solid gold is what makes that possible.
See also silver Claddagh earrings, Claddagh silver pendants, Celtic and Claddagh crosses and all Yellow Gold Earrings.
