Vintage Edinburg Sterling Silver Chalcedony Claddagh (fáinne Chladaigh) Brooch

Item Details

A 1986 Edinburg sterling silver chalcedony Claddaugh brooch. This piece features an Irish Claddaugh motif (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) motif adorned with a chalcedony cabochon. First appearing in the 17th century in the village bearing the same name, (modernly named Galway) the Claddaugh represents love, (symbolized by the heart) loyalty (Crown), and friendship (hands).

Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Hallmarks: 1986 Date Mark, Edinburg City Mark, Sterling Standard Mark
Total Weight: 0.390 ozt

CENTER STONE
Count: 1
Type: Chalcedony
Treatment: Dyed Green
Shape: Round Cabochon

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist. (CINCDU).

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.

Condition

- minor tarnishing present.
- minor markings throughout.

Dimensions

- total weight, inclusive of all materials, is 0.660 ozt.

Item #

17DCC137-039