Connemara Marble Heart Shaped Marble Claddagh Sterling Silver Pendant with Cord

Connemara Marble
Unique to western Ireland, Connemara marble has existed for over 900 million years. Rare and resilient, it perfectly captures the Irish landscape's "forty shades of green". With gradient colours from light to dark, the marble gets its unique, varied green colour from the mineral serpentine. Connemara marble can be found in some of the world's most magnificent attractions, such as the Victoria and Kensington Palaces.

For three generations, the Walsh family in Dublin has taken great pride in the fine Connemara marble treasures they produce. This family-run business (est. 1946) offers a wide selection of high quality marble pieces that are created by top designers and can be found in leading stores throughout the world. They get their marble from their own quarry in Lissoughter, which opened in the 19th century. The quarry is legendary as it is the oldest marble quarry and was visited by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1903 during the royal tour of Connemara. As each piece of marble is lifted from the quarry, its own distinctive colouring can be seen. From here, it is sent to Dublin for crafting and polishing to create a treasure that is truly one of kind.

Capture a piece of this rich history for yourself and discover the high quality craftsmanship and natural beauty of Connemara marble today.

Choker: 12 to 13 inches in length Choker necklaces are made up of one to three or more strands and lie snugly in the middle of your neck. This luxurious look is very Victorian and goes best with off-the-shoulder or elegant V-neck fashions. Collar: 14 to 16 inches in length A classic length that accents virtually any outfit and compliments all necklines. This is the most versatile of all single strand lengths. Princess: 17 to 19 inches in length The princess length necklace is best suited for crew and high necklines. It also compliments low plunging necklines. It's perfect support for a pendant or enhancer. Matinee: 20 to 24 inches in length Longer than the princess, and just a bit shorter than an opera length, the matinee necklace is the right choice for casual or business dressing. Opera: 28 to 34 inches in length The opera necklace is the queen of all lengths. When worn as a single strand, it is refined and perfect for high or crew necklines. When doubled upon itself, it serves as a versatile two strand collar. Rope: 40 inches and over in length Dripping with elegance the rope necklace was a favourite of Coco Chanel. Wrap it to create multi-strand necklaces and bracelets or double it around your waist for a slimming effect.