Despite not being a stone native to Ireland, the emerald features prominently in Irish Jewelry due to their vivid green color. Once associated with healing powers and if legends were to be believed thought to have made their wearer more intelligent and witty – these intense green emerald stones adorn many pieces of Irish jewelry, including earring, rings, bracelets and pendants.
A birth stone for May and traditionally a gift given on a couples 55th Wedding Anniversary, emeralds are most commonly used in Irish shamrock jewelry as their green color lends itself as an ideal stone to represent this national symbol of Ireland.
Shamrocks like emeralds have their own legends and beliefs, as it is thought that when shamrocks are worn they will keep you from harm and that they will bring good luck to those who wear them.
Traditionally worn on St Patrick’s Day, is its believed that the shamrock was brought into Ireland by Saint Patrick, who it is said, plucked a shamrock from the ground to explain his belief in the Trinity.
Shamrocks are cherished by Irish people around the globe and they frequently feature in the design of Irish gifts, especially within the design of Irish jewelry.
Blarney Woollen Mills was established in 1823 and is the largest Irish gift store in the world.
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