Nuada
E48
US$99.00
Gold plated with a rosewood bezel on a tan braided leather band. Dustproof construction, diam. 1.25ins. (33mm), Japanese quartz movement, 3 year battery, stainless steel back Dial: embossed gold Claddagh on a white background.
Nuada
Nuada of
the Silver Hand, Chieftain god. God of healing, water, ocean, fishing,
the Sun, youth and beauty.
The ancestor of the Irish royal dynasty
and one time leader of the Tuatha De Danann. Nuada possessed a famous
sword from which it was said none could escape. Nuada led the Tuatha De
Danann to victory over the Firbolgs, however, he lost an arm in the battle
and due to this infirmity, he was forced to give up his position as king.
Nuada was replaced by the half-Fomorian Bres, whose rule soon proved unpopular.
The physician god Dian Cecht fashioned Nuada an arm of silver but this
was insufficient to enable Nuada to regain the kingship. Then Dian Cecht's
son Miach found Nuada's original arm and was able to reattach it. This
allowed Nuada to regain the kingship.
The Claddagh:
The
Hand Signifies Friendship, the Crown Loyalty, And the Heart Love.
The tradition of the Claddagh Symbol dates back to the 16th Century
when Richard Joyce, a native of Galway was captured by Algerian Corsairs
while on his way to the West Indies. He was sold as a slave to a wealthy
Moorish Goldsmith who trained him in the craft. His master took a great
liking to him and offered him his freedom which Richard happily accepted.
He returned to his native country and settled down in the ancient village
of Claddagh, just outside Galway city, where he designed and made the
first Claddagh ring. It soon became very popular with local people as
a Betrothal or Wedding Symbol.
Today, because of this tradition, the Claddagh continues to grow in
popularity and is used internationally as a sign of great friendship
and love.
