Description: A unique piece of handcrafted Irish jewellery inspired by Irish dancing, family history and folklore.

The Irish Dancing Cailín 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 red garnet 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: Red garnet and yellow citrine
• Pendant size: 62mm x 18mm
• Citrine: 9mm yellow citrine
• Garnet: 10 x 12mm red garnet
• Chain: 22-inch sterling silver Spiga chain
• Handcrafted in: Co. Tipperary. Ireland
• Hallmarked in: Dublin Castle. Ireland
• Design: Irish Dancing Cailín
• Inspiration: Irish dancing, family history and Irish folklore