Description: A unique piece of handcrafted Irish jewellery inspired by Irish dancing, family history and folklore.
The Irish Dancing Master pendant was inspired by a letter my late father, Donal Clarke, wrote while at school in 1937. In the letter, he described how to make a homemade toy called “The Irish Dancing Master.” This childhood memory became the inspiration for this playful dancing figure, bringing together Irish history, family memories and my love of traditional Irish folklore.
Handcrafted in sterling silver in my workshop in Co. Tipperary, the pendant features vibrant blue topaz and yellow citrine gemstones, adding colour and sparkle to the dancing figure.
It is a distinctive piece of Irish-made jewellery for anyone who loves Irish culture, dancing, folklore or jewellery with a story behind it.
Jewellery details
- Material: Sterling silver
- Gemstones: Blue topaz and yellow citrine
- Pendant size: 62mm x 18mm
- Topaz: 9mm yellow citrine
- Citrine: 10 x 12mm red garnet
- Chain: 22-inch sterling silver Spiga chain
- Hallmarked in: Dublin, Ireland
- Handcrafted in: Co. Tipperary
- Design: Irish Dancing Master
- Inspiration: Irish dancing, family history and Irish folklore
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Caroline Reddy –
I bought this as a gift for my mum and she loves it. It is such an original piece of jewellery and the story behind it makes it all the more charming. It arrived beautifully boxed which is wonderful and she loves how it complements her outfit no matter what she wears. Will definitely be buying more jewellery from Eileen.