irish jewelry

I'm trying to name my jewelry making business and someone suggested a Gaelic term since my heritage is Irish.

Jewel: seoid - pronounced 'show-id'
Jewelry: seodra - pronounced 'show-dra'
Jeweller: seodóir - pronounced 'show-dore
Jewellery (Store or Business): Seodóireacht -pronounced 'show-dore-oct'

Native speaker

2007-04-11 22:40:02 by Katy B

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2006-03-15 19:03:57 by whijess03

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A thoughtful gift that will be cherished for years to come.
Clean with a soft damp cloth.

What is the history of Irish jewellery. e.g. how did it come about? what types of jewellery did they wear in the early ages. e.c.t.

If possible could you leave me a link to a website about this also.

Thanks. 10 points for winning answer.

http://www.allcladdagh.com/history-story .htm

Hand-Crafted jewellery that portrays the History of Ireland in a series of historical panels evocative of the panels on the Celtic High Cross which were such a distinctive expression of Irish Christian art up to medieval times. Please read on for an explanation of the stories behind the symbols.

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History of Ireland - Silver Range
History of Ireland - Gold Range

St Patrick
Irelands patron saint, changed the course of Irish history early in the 5th Century when he began his mission of converting Ireland to Christian religion.

Pre-History?
The unknown past, symbolised by the Question Mark and continuing with…

Round Tower
From the 6th century onwards, as the Irish people embraced Christianity, great monasticcentres were established all over the country. Each site centred around a Round Tower.Probably originally intended as bell-towers, they were soon needed for the storage of food and as places of refuge in times of invasion and persecution.

Viking Warrior
From the 9th century the Vikings made repeated attacks around the coast of Ireland. An attempt to gain control of the whole country was defeated by Brian Boru at the battle of Clontarf in 1014 however the Norsemen retained the towns they had established, notably Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Limerick.

Norman Soldier
In the 12th century the invaders were Norman, Flemish and Norman-Welsh, and their language and customs were French. Their "over-lord" was the French-speaking Henry Angevin, who had, among his many titles, the important one of Henry II of England. This never became a ‘Norman Conquest’ but was used later as an excuse by the Tudor Monarchs of England in their attempts at conquest.

Dublin Castle
The first Dublin Castle was built on the order of King John ("for the custody of our treasure… for the administration of justice and if need be for the defence of the city") between 1204 and 1224. It became the centre of Anglo-Norman, and later, English power, and a symbol that increasingly provoked the hostility of the native Irish. Nowadays it is the scene of important state and international functions.

King William 1690
Protestant King William defeated his father-in-law, Catholic James II at the battle of the Boyne in 1690. In Europe this was seen as an important setback to French King Louis XIV and in England it meant the end of Stuart monarchy. In Ireland the victory assured a Protestant ascendancy which would last for more then two centuries and is the cornerstone of the Irish problem today.

Union Flag
In 1800 the Irish Parliament was abolished and direct rule from London began. All Ireland had benefited from a modest prosperity under Grattan’s Parliament and nobody wanted union. It was forced through bribery on a grand scale, because England feared French invasion through Ireland. The cross of St. Patrick was added to the Union Jack.

Skeleton with potatoes
The potato crops failed repeatedly during the 1840’s causing widespread famine. The London government failed to alleviate the suffering, resulting in great bitterness towards the English nation and the ruling landlord classes. The famine was a watershed for the Irish nation, changing forever its outlook and dispersing a large proportion of the population around the world.

G.P.O
The Republic of Ireland was proclaimed from the General Post Office at the start of the Easter Rising, in 1916. The building was almost destroyed by fire and the rising was militarily a failure. The subsequent execution of the leaders of the rising provoked great anger, the Easter Rising thus triggered the War of Independence which eventually brought about the setting up of the modern Irish State.

Emigrant Ship
Before the famine the Irish had been reluctant to emigrate, in the decades after the famine Irish emigration figures rose dramatically. Most went to the USA, some to Canada, and the bitterness felt by the Irish in America as well as those left at home had much to do with the subsequent hostile relations between England and Ireland.

The Border
By the treaty of 1921, which ended the War of Independence, six of the counties of Ulster were separated from the rest of Ireland and became a province of the UK under the title ‘Northern Ireland.’ The 26 counties became ‘the Irish Free State’ and in 1948 the Irish Free State became ‘THE Republic of Ireland’.

Ireland quo vadis ?…
The question mark now symbolises the unknown future.

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History of the Irish Claddagh
The tradition of the Claddagh Symbol dates back to the 16th Century when Richard Joyce, a native of Galway was captured by Algerian Corsairs while on his way to the West Indies. He was sold as a slave to a wealthy Moorish Goldsmith who trained him in the craft. His master took a great liking to him and offered him his freedom which Richard happily accepted. He returned to his native country and settled down in the ancient village of Claddagh, just outside Galway city, where he designed and made the first Irish Claddagh ring. It soon became very popular with local people as a Betrothal or Wedding Symbol.

Today, because of this tradition, the Claddagh continues to grow in popularity and is used internationally as a sign of great friendship and love. The Claddagh Wedding Ring is a very popular ring both in Ireland and to people overseas with Irish ancestory. Many more pieces of Claddagh Jewelry have also been made from this popular design. You can see the variety of on our Claddagh Jewelry area

You can find more information about the Claddagh Symbol and how to wear the Claddagh ring on our Claddagh Symbol page

The Claddagh ring is so called because it is believed to have originated in the Claddagh, Galway, and is unique in as much as it is the only ring in the world of a distinctive design used exclusively by a small community for over 400 years. "Claddagh" means a village situated near the seashore. In Galway the village was outside the walls and was divided from the city by the River Corrib. It was irregularly built but very extensive. It was the first residence of the Celtic settlers in this area.

They were an exclusive community and strangers were never allowed to settle amongst them. From time immemorial the Claddagh was ruled by one of its inhabitants, periodically elected, who was called King. He administered their laws and settled all their disputes according to old age customs. His only distinctive mark was a white sail at his masthead when the fishing fleet put out to sea. The sole occupation of this colony was fishing; in fact, they were not allowed to use spade or hoe. The municipality compensated them for their fish by giving them sustenance in all their needs.

The Claddagh was used by these people as a wedding ring. Even to the present day the ring has associated with it special customs, for instance, it is not right for a Claddagh person to buy a ring - they must obtain it as a gift. If married, the ring should be worn with the crown nearest the knuckle.

There are two interesting versions of the origin design used in the Claddagh, both of which are associated with the "Joyce" family, one of the famous "Tribes of Galway."

Margaret Joyce, surnamed Margaret of the Bridges, from the great number that she built, first married Domingo de Rona, a wealthy Spanish merchant who traded to Galway, where he fell in love with her. Soon after departing for Spain, he died there and left her his immense property. She subsequently married Oliver Ogffrench, who was mayor of Galway in 1596. During his absence on a voyage she built most of the bridges of Connacht at her own expense. One day, when reviewing this work, an eagle dropped a gold ring into her lap. It was preserved by her family in 1661 and was considered as a providential reward for her good works and charity. This ring could well have been the original Claddagh ring.

The story of Richard Joyce is more factual. A native of Galway, he was captured by an Algerian corsair while on his way to the West Indies. At Algiers he was sold as a slave to a wealthy Moorish goldsmith, who found him tractable and ingenious in this trade in which he soon became an adept. In 1689, William III of England sent an ambassador to Algiers demanding the release of all the British subjects detained there in slavery, with which demand the Dey reluctantly complied. The Moor offered Joyce his daughter in marriage and half his wealth as an inducement to remain but this offer was refused and Joyce returned to Galway. Here he set up as a goldsmith and prospered. Some of his work, stamped with his mark, an anchor signifying hope and initials R.I., is still in existence. To Richard Joyes or Joyce, is attributed the Claddagh ring design. Some hold that he brought the design from Algiers, but could have also have obtained the unique and original design from his kinwoman Margaret of the Bridges.

This ring became popular outside the Claddagh about the middle of the last century, especially as it was claimed to be the only ring made in Ireland ever to be worn by Queen Victoria and later King Edward VII.

It is daily growing in popularity because of its unique design, its peculiar history, its sentimental appeal and its close association with the ancient Claddagh of Galway.

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The spiral was found on many Dolmans and gravesites. Its true meaning is not known for sure, but many of these symbols we

2009-09-20 02:16:26 by Kaylaa;;

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I'm planning on buying my boyfriend a ring for Valentine's Day. I have my heart set on the "Mo Anam Cara" ring; Irish for "My Soul-mate"... last year I could swear there was a site that had the ring saying "mo anam cara" on the outside of the band and translated to "my soul mate" inside of the band.. but I can't find that site anywhere! All I can find are the rings with just "mo anam cara" on the outside.. can someone please help if you can? Thanks!

Try shopirish.com I think they'll have what you're looking for. I get their catalogs all the time and they have a lot of stuff like that. Tell your boyfriend I said he's a lucky guy. Slante'(health: in Irish)

2007-01-06 20:13:50 by Cor

I'm looking to propose to my girlfriend and would possibly like to have this inscribed in the ring. She loves Celtic and Irish jewelry so any links to sites that offer Celtic/Irish diamond engagement and wedding rings would also be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Beidh me (/ over the e) i ngra (there is a / over the a - I just don't know how to type it!) leat go brach (again, / over the a)...
means " I will be in love with you forever"
Alternatively, "Beidh gra agamsa leat go brach ..." I will have love for you forever" [again with the "/" over the a in gra, and brach)...
There is no verb "to love" as such. . I prefer the first one.

2007-03-20 03:39:13 by Michael D