Shiva Shell Turtle Necklace Necklace length:18 The Claddagh design is believed

The Claddagh design is believed to have originated in the fishing village situated near the “shore” or “Claddagh” of Galway Bay in Ireland

This is an ancient motif going back thousands of years and used by many world cultures

Highly polished sterling silver pendant (1/2" x 1/2") on an 18" sterling silver chain

The cross has a "wood grain" texture to give the piece the look of a medieval Knight's Templar shield cross

Shiva Shell Turtle Necklace Necklace length:18 The Claddagh design is believedSolid Sterling Silver Turtle Pendant with natural shell on an 18" chain. Of all things the sea turtle stands for, the most upstanding is its feature to take all of life one step at a time. Steady. Stable. It does not matter how slowly it goes, it just does not stop going. In Celtic history and lore, sea turtles are known as the keeper to the doors of the faerie realm. They are seen as signs of fairy contact and the promise of fairy rewards. Sea