Trinity Knot Irish Shamrock Necklace in Sterling Silver

Description

Solid sterling silver with a classic trinity knot design.

This beautiful Irish clover in solid sterling silver is adorned with the classic trinity knot design, one of the oldest Celtic knots. A perfect representation or Irish and Celtic pride.

Sterling silver pendant comes on an 18" chain. Hand-polished finish.

3/4" x 3/4" pendant comes on an 18" sterling silver chain length. Hallmarked 925

*****So how did the shamrock become an emblem of Ireland?

It wasn't until the 17th century that it became the custom to wear the shamrock on the feast of Ireland's patron saint; until then, the Irish wore a special St. Patrick's cross, made just for the occasion.

Then, in the late 18th century, the shamrock was adopted as an emblem by the Volunteers of 1777. But it didn't really become widely popular until the 19th century, when the emerging Nationalist movements took the shamrock, along with the harp, as one of their emblems.

Today, the shamrock is firmly established as the most instantly recognizable emblem of Ireland.

For good luck, it's usually included in the bouquet of an Irish bride, and also in the boutonniere of the groom.