{"product_id":"1916-harp-pendant","title":"1916 Commemoration Harp Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eHandmade 925 Solid Sterling Silver 1916 Harp Pendant with 46cm chain and lobster clasp. \u003cbr\u003eLength 22mm, Width 16mm, Depth 3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eThe harp is the official emblem of Ireland, unique among nations in representing itself through a musical instrument. It is one of the oldest instruments in Irish tradition, with roots stretching back to medieval times, where it was closely associated with poets, storytellers and court musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eRenowned for its beauty and subtlety, the harp produces a rich and expressive sound. The 12th-century scholar Giraldus Cambrensis remarked that the skill of Irish harpers lay in the effortless grace of their playing, where the complexity of the music was often concealed beneath its elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eThis special edition Harp Pendant, engraved with \u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e1916\u003c\/strong\u003e, was commissioned to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising. Created for the GPO, a site central to this defining moment in Irish history, the piece connects Ireland’s cultural heritage with its journey toward independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eInspired by this enduring symbol, the design combines the form of the harp with the significance of the 1916 engraving, representing continuity, identity and national pride. Crafted in silver, it reflects both tradition and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eSymbolising heritage, resilience and connection, this piece honours Ireland’s past while celebrating its cultural legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anniequinnjewellery.com\/collections\/seisiun\" title=\"Seisiun Collection\"\u003eThis piece is part of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eSeisiún collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by traditional Irish music and culture.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie Quinn Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28888298258480,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6718\/3408\/files\/handmade-silver-harp-pendant-1916-easter-rising.webp?v=1777627333","url":"https:\/\/www.anniequinnjewellery.com\/products\/1916-harp-pendant","provider":"Annie Quinn Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}