The Galway classic has become a prized accessory for a new generation of Irish people, keen to document and celebrate their heritage
As an authentic symbol of Irishness that you can wear on your finger – or in your ears or on your clothes – without the paddywhackery of a shamrock, the Claddagh ring has been enjoying a renaissance, riding on the new wave of pride in Irish culture.
“They are huge in Ireland and for Irish diaspora,” she says. The design has also proven popular with people with no Irish connection. “A while ago on Instagram someone asked could they wear one, was it okay or was it cultural appropriation, and the response was just gorgeous: this outpouring of love from Irish people saying of course you can wear one, celebrate being Irish, celebrate hope!”
“Being Irish was only starting to become trendy. People wanted to buy it, but I wanted to make something that people could afford. Football scarves were popping off at the time, and that’s how it started.” The colourful scarves sold out in a week. One shop that holds such acclaim is Thomas Dillon’s on Quay Street in Galway. The oldest jewellers in Ireland, it was opened by Jonathan Margetts’ family in 1750.
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