These rhodium plated earrings are designed with a Emerald cubic zirconia stone. The pendant is designed with the Claddagh symbol which represents love, loyalty, and friendship. The hands represent friendship, the heart represents love, and the crown represents loyalty. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old city walls of Galway, now part of Galway City. The earring are 1cm x 1cm.