Vintage Sterling Silver, Marcasite & Black Onyx Claddagh Earrings

Earrings are marked 925 (Sterling Silver). The gem is Black Onyx in a heart shape. There are shiny Marcasite stones used to highlight. The Claddagh ring, or “An Fáinne Cladach” in the Irish language of Gaelic, is a famous symbol of Love, Loyalty, and Friendship. The Gaelic word, "Cladach", means rocky beach or shore. This quite literally means that the ring is named after the West of Ireland, where it originates. The Heart represents Love The Crown represents Loyalty The Hands represent Friendship