The Story of Galway Mini Openback Black Rhodium Cross

A stunning celebration of Irish culture, exclusively designed and crafted to the highest quality. Irish designed and Hand-Crafted jewellery that portrays the History of Galway. Each icon depicts landmarks of Galway and is a celebration of Irish and Celtic culture and history in the heart of Galway.

Chain: Standard sterling silver 18 inch

A black rhodium finish on jewellery is a dark, shiny coating made by plating the piece with black-colored rhodium, a rare and durable metal from the platinum family. It gives jewellery a sleek, modern, and edgy look while also helping protect the metal underneath from scratches and tarnish.

It’s popular for adding contrast and over time, the finish may fade and need re-plating to maintain its appearance. The plating can also be stripped if over time you would like to have the ring back to it's original Sterling Silver colour. 

THE SPANISH ARCH  dating back to 1584 was a welcome landmark for our ancestors and visitors from distant lands, who would know that their sea journey was safely completed, the most famous of these being Christopher Columbas.

THE GALWAY HOOKER  is a boat unique in design to Galway fishermen. In the past its very distinctive shape on the horizons would be eagerly awaited by the inhabitants of the Aran Islands, as the strong westerly winds brought it closer to shore laden with food and supplies 

THE LEAPING SALMON not only represents mythical Ireland but also represents the bounty of the rivers and seas which sustained and nourished generations of Galway people and which now attracts numerous anglers and sportsmen from all over the world to fish in their clean, unspoiled waters.

THE HORSE  represents Galway’s traditional love for all things equestrian. Galway and Connemara are renowned for their horses and ponies. Galway is also famous for the Galway Races held every summer in Ballybrit Racecourse for over a hundred years.

THE COAT OF ARMS  represents one of the fourteen tribes of Galway who held office, ruling the city of Galway over five hundred years ago.

THE WAVES remind us of the power of nature that surrounds us. The sea not only fed and supplied a living to the people of Galway but in days gone by was the only link with traders and visitors from other countries.

THE CLADDAGH, with its iconic hands, heart, and crown, is a symbol of love, loyalty, and friendship. Created in Galway by Richard Joyce, the Claddagh Ring remains a cherished emblem of the city and is still handcrafted by our goldsmith Robert Blacoe in our Galway workshop.