Solvar is an Irish family run business crafting Irish jewelry since 1941. Each piece of Solvar jewelry is individually designed, with love, care and attention.
Today I'm delighted to announce we have a lovely prize for a giveaway, sponsored by the good folks at Solvar.
This magnificent jeweled shamrock pendant is perfect for celebrating Saint Patrick's Day and it's valued at 5.
Before I tell you the details of how to enter for a chance to win, let's first take a look at the beautiful jewelry produced by Solvar. Let me hand you over to Fiona from Solvar....
Jewelry Inspired by Ireland's Rich Heritage
The artisans at Solvar draw inspiration from Ireland's rich heritage and unique icons such as the Claddagh, the Celtic Knot, the Shamrock, the Harp and the Celtic Cross, to create magnificent works of art.
Our master designers have carefully crafted these icons into timeless pieces of jewelry to continue this rich cultural legacy.
We have a large network of stockists in the US and also sell online in our giftshop.
Here are some examples of the beautiful pieces designed and created by the master jewelers of Solvar.
The Claddagh ring with it's beautiful entwined hands, heart and crown are the inspiration for this gorgeous silver pendant.
This symbol of Ireland originated in the small village of the Claddagh which is located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean near Galway City.
It's probably Ireland's most romantic symbol and a favorite design for wedding bands, and friendship gifts.
Celtic Knotwork
Celtic knots are intricately interwoven patterns that can symbolize the bond between people and nature, or the spiritual bond of love, or eternal life.
Celtic knots were used to decorate standing stones and were important to our Celtic ancestors.
Today they are cherished by Irish people all over the world, and are an important symbol of the link between those of Irish descent with their Irish ancestors.
About Solvar
Here's a little excerpt from the Solvar website, sharing our pride in our Irish heritage.
"We are a third-generation, family-run, Irish business combining our passion for Ireland with our love of jewelry.
We love where we are from. The Dublin of 80 years ago when the company was founded was a very different place to what it is now, but we are still here.
Dublin is full of great pubs, vibrant culture, great shops, amazing food and the best Guinness in the world. This is the city of the world-famous Trinity College, Stephen's Green, beautiful Christ Church and historic Dublin Castle, where our pieces are hallmarked.
When you buy Solvar, you are getting a little piece of Dublin, Ireland, from our family to yours.
The Prize
The shamrock is a beloved and iconic symbol of Ireland. Legend has it that Saint Patrick plucked a shamrock from the earth, to explain his belief in the Holy Trinity.
Shamrocks are worn by many who believe that they will keep them safe from harm's way.
This sterling silver Shamrock pendant is a beautiful way to share your Irish heritage and wear this iconic emblem.
The three leaves of this gorgeous shamrock are created in the shape of a heart and each leaf is surrouned by a border of cubic zirconia crystals.
Hallmarked at the Irish Assay office in Dublin Castle, this jeweled shamrock comes with an 18-inch sterling silver rolo chain.
How To Enter Our Giveaway
To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post by noon Eastern Time on Saturday March 12th, 2022.
You can write any comment you wish. What you write does not affect your chance of winning. If you need inspiration why not let us know if you have ever worn shamrock, either as jewelry or on Saint Patrick's Day.
If you live in Canada or Ireland, then please answer the following question in your comment by typing A, or B for the correct answer ...
The Shamrock is a symbol of Ireland.
A. True
B. False
A winning comment will be chosen randomly using the Pick Giveaway Winner WordPress plug-in.
Remember to leave your email so that I can contact you should you win. Your email won't be published, just used to contact our winner to organize prize delivery.
The winner will be announced on Saturday March 12th, 2022 at the bottom of this blog post.
You may check out Irish American Mom's complete terms and conditions for sweepstakes' entries here.
A big thank you to all who support this giveaway and share it with family and friends.
And many thanks to Solvar for so generously sponsoring this prize, and sharing their story with us today.
Update - Winner Chosen
Our winner has been randomly chosen using the Pick Giveaway Winner Plug-in for WordPress.
And the lucky reader is ….
Blythe
I'll send an email to arrange mailing of her prize. A big thank you to everyone for supporting this giveaway by leaving comments. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every comment.
Thank you all for supporting our Irish American community.
Stay tuned for more stories and giveaways over the coming weeks and months.
If you like Irish jewelry then you may wish to check out these other Irish jewelry makers and giftshops.
Thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Mairéad -Irish American Mom
Pronunciation - slawn ah-gus ban-ock-th
Mairéad - rhymes with parade
Deborah Kemp
A.
Beautiful necklace!
Maureen Treacy
I love shamrocks. My aunt would send a bunch of shamrocks in the mail for St Patricks day. She would wrap them in plastic wrap and they would arrive with the green smell of Ireland. I'm sure it's against the law to do that now of course. The shamrock pendant is as green as those shamrocks we got in the mail or at least the way i remember them.
Patty McLaughlin
I would be honored to wear the beautiful shamrock necklace ! It’s brilliant !
Chrysantha Barlow
I absolutely love ireland and shamrocks and can't wait until I visit ireland myself hopefully soon! I also know I am a small percentage of irish Blood, and I was born on St. Patrick's day, so a shamrock necklace would top it all off excellently!!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Chrysantha - I hope someday your dream of visiting Ireland comes true. Lovely to hear you have discovered you have some Irish blood. Ireland is a beautiful island, offering a wide variety of activities and experiences for visitors to enjoy. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Patty - Lovely to hear you would wear this pendant with pride. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - I remember my mother sending live shamrocks to relatives in America when I was a little girl - not possible anymore. This pendant would be a perfect way to remember your annual delivery of shamrocks from Ireland many years ago.
All the best,
Mairéad
Mary Ann
Just lovely! Beautiful jewelry. Thank you. Yes, prayers for the Ukrainians!🙏🙏
Jan
That is a beautiful pendant! I do have a shamrock pin that I wear from time to time.
Connie
I used to wear a shamrock in one ear and a harp in the other until I lost them while riding a rollercoaster! That is beautiful jewelry!
Irish American Mom
Hi Connie - Sorry to hear you lost your Irish earrings on a roller coaster. So glad you appreciate this lovely shamrock.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Jan - This pendant would be a wonderful way to expand your shamrock jewelry collection. Thanks for supporting our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Janie Buffington
The shamrock plant has been a special love of mine. A dear friend gave me a small one that has now blossomed into a lovely lush plant. The tiny white flowers are gorgeous against the green...my favorite color.☺️
Irish American Mom
Hi Janie - The little flowers on a shamrock plant are beautiful. Lovely to hear your plant is flourishing.
Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary Ann - Thanks for stopping by this week and for entering this giveaway. Let's pray that there will be a breakthrough with peace talks in Ukraine soon.
All the best,
Mairéad
Patricia Waellner
This is a striking piece of jewelry!!!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Patricia - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Margaret
My family has experienced the untimely and tragic death of my husband. A life too young to lose. Reading this blog reminded me of the belief I must hold on to tightly.. the belief in the Holy Trinity and it’s power to protect and comfort us. ☘️
Irish American Mom
Hi Margaret - So sorry to learn of your great loss. May the Holy Spirit bring you peace and may you continue to find comfort in your faith in the Holy Trinity. This shamrock is a beautiful symbol of the Holy Trinity, and wonderful symbol of protection. Thank you for sharing your story. Sending you virtual hugs and care.
All the best,
Mairéad
JAYNE GAUTREAU
These are beautiful I remember seeing people wear shamrock when I was a little girl living in N Ireland on St Patrick’s day.
Irish American Mom
Hi Jayne - When I was young adults would wear some fresh shamrock on their coats on Saint Patrick's Day and children would wear a badge. Lovely to hear you too remember people wearing shamrock to commemorate Saint Patrick.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Deborah - So glad you like it.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Deborah - Thanks for supporting this little giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Margaret
Oh, this is beautiful!!
Susan Rasmussen
Such a beautiful necklace!
Irish American Mom
Hi Susan - Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Margaret - Thanks for reading my ramblings,
All the best,
Mairéad
DIck Braun
A
Irish American Mom
Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Arlene Stenger
Beautiful is the only word I can think of to describe this necklace. It really would be the luck of the Irish to win!
Alice McKechnie
Recently a D&A test revealed my Irish heritage, which was great to learn because I have always felt and affinity with the Irish, especially for leprechauns and the idea of a magic friend.
Irish American Mom
Hi Alice - How wonderful to learn you have Irish heritage, which explains your love of all things Irish. I hope my blog can bring a little bit of Ireland to you each week and that together we can celebrate our Irish heritage.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Arlene - I love how meaningful this piece is for anyone with Irish heritage.
All the best,
Mairéad
Cindy Thomson
This is gorgeous. No shamrock I’ve ever worn has been thus pretty!
Kelly Von
Love, love, love Irish American Mom's website and emails!
Lorica of St. Patrick.. I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the Threeness,
Through confession of the Oneness of the Creator of creation. I arise today
Through the strength of Christ's birth with His baptism,
Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial,
Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension,
Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom. I arise today
May the Holy Trinity shamrock protect the lucky winner of this necklace.
Rosemary
A
Beautiful shamrock necklace.
Thanks for the opportunity to win it. Love your site.
Irish American Mom
Hi Rosemary - So glad you like my site. Thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Kelly - Thanks for your kind words about my blog, and for being such a loyal reader. I love the words from the Lorica of Saint Patrick. So fitting for this piece of jewelry to explain all that it represents.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Cindy - So glad you like this prize. Good luck in our drawing.
All the best,
Mairéad
Dorothy
Beautiful pieces. Love your site.
Mary Shelley
The Jewelry is beautiful 🤩 I would be so proud and happy to wear the exquisite shamrock necklace around my neck in honor of my Irish home land . You can take the girl out of the country but you can’t take the country out of the girl ☘️
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary - Ireland will always be part of us. So glad you like this prize, and all that it represents. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Dorothy - Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Lynn
Beautiful necklace
Irish American Mom
Hi Lynn - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Janice L Reed
A Beautiful pendent!
Irish American Mom
Hi Janice - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Jill Cooper Jellett
A
My most precious jewelry is a Celtic cross my parents bought me on a trip to Ireland. They visited our family. I dream to see the emerald island soon. God
and the shamrock will keep me safe in our troubled world.
From Canada .
Irish American Mom
Hi Jill – I hope you make it to Ireland someday soon. Lovely to hear you treasure your Celtic Cross from Ireland. What a lovely gift to have especially since it was bought by your parents. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Kathleen Giles
Lovely necklace. I always look forward to St. Patrick's Day, and I look forward to someday returning to Ireland to visit. lovely jewelry.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathleen - I hope you make it back to Ireland someday very soon. Thanks for supporting our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Doreen
Absolutely stunning!
Irish American Mom
Hi Doreen - Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Deborah
I have Claddagh earrings, a harp pendant and a St.Brigit cross pin, but, sadly😩, not a shamrock to wear! I’d love love love this!
Irish American Mom
Hi Deborah - It sounds like a shamrock would be the perfect addition to your Irish jewelry collection.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marilyn
The necklace is gorgeous and a generous giveaway.
Marilyn
Irish American Mom
Hi Marilyn - Thanks for stopping by this week to check out this lovely prize.
All the best,
Mairéad
Joan
Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful jewelry.
Joan
Christi Caughey
I love the song the Rocky Road to Dublin but never knew it wasn't just a turn of a phrase! Great read!
Irish American Mom
Thanks for reading my ramblings this week, Christi. Lovely to hear you appreciate my stories, especially our look at the old song, the Rocky Road to Dublin.
Take care,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Joan - Thank you for taking the time to support our giveaways. May the luck of the Irish be with you.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marion
Mairead Thank You for all the chances to win Irish prizes. This is a gem of a necklace.
Marion
Blythe
So lovely
Irish American Mom
Hi Blythe - Thanks for entering our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Marion - Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings. Lovely to hear you appreciate the Irish prizes in our giveaways.
All the best,
Mairéad
Paula
What a beautiful way to show off my Irish heritage!
Irish American Mom
Hi Paula - I too love how meaningful this piece is for anyone with Irish heritage.
All the best,
Mairéad
Cheryl
My darlin' granddaughter's birthday is on St. Paddy's day. She would love this.
Irish American Mom
Hi Cheryl - Great to hear you like this prize and have your granddaughter in mind as the lucky recipient. This pendant would be perfect for her.
All the best,
Mairéad
Deidre Moore
So pretty! Anyone would be lucky to wear it.
Irish American Mom
Hi Deidre - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Shelia
So colorful - thank you for the opportunity to win!
Karen B O'Brien
‘Tis the season 💚☘️
Irish American Mom
Hi Karen - It sure is the season when everyone is Irish at heart. Thanks for stopping by this week.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Sheila - Thank you for taking the time to support our giveaways.
All the best,
Mairéad
Joyce
From Massachusretts, Ilove this blog. I have enjoyed so many wonderful articles, recipes and jewelry items. Thank you for giving us a lot to look forward to each day
Irish American Mom
Hi Joyce - Thanks for your kind words about my blog and for stopping by to support our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jessica Proctor
What a gorgeous piece of jewelry! ☘️
Irish American Mom
Hi Jessica - Lovely to hear you like this prize. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Carla
A - ‘Tis true and this is a beautiful necklace!
Irish American Mom
Hi Carla - Thanks for checking out this week's giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Doug Neemann
Very nice. Thank you.
Irish American Mom
Hi Doug - Thanks for taking the time to enter our giveaway and for checking out this lovely jewelry.
All the best,
Mairéad
JUDITH L JAMISON
Well, hopefully one day I will win one of the lovely prizes offered on your site! The shamrock is beautiful. The only Irish jewelry I have is a gold w/synthetic emerald claddagh ring that I love. It was given to me by an old boyfriend about 35 yrs ago. We are still good friends.
Irish American Mom
Hi Judith - I hope the luck of the Irish will be with you for one of our giveaways. Lovely to hear you own a beautiful Claddagh ring. Nice to hear you are still friends with the giver of your Irish gift.
All the best,
Mairéad
Joan Martin
My parents were born in an Ireland of long ago, so I am quite familiar with most, if not all of their symbols. So while I value my claddagh ring that my kids gave me ages ago, it speaks of a different love. The shamrock precedes it and in some irresistible way conveys a more universal but inspirational love of God and country. Kind of a larger concept, if You will. Also, a necklace that can easily slip over one’s head makes it easier for any age or infirmity to wear.
Irish American Mom
Hi Joan - Beautifully said - the shamrock is a symbol for the love of our creator - a universal love. This pendant is perfect for young and old alike. Thanks for taking the time to enter our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Donna Jones
I love this shamrock pendant. The workmanship is beautiful and the bale and chain compliment the jewelry. This reminds me of a piece that is a heirloom that you would pass on to family.
Irish American Mom
Hi Donna - This piece of jewelry definitely would make a perfect family heirloom piece to pass down through the generations. Thanks for entering our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Bina Nikrin
I just discovered your website. Thanks so much for the E-cookbook. Love your recipes. Happy Spring (somewhere)!
Irish American Mom
Hi Bina - Welcome to our little Irish corner of the internet. I'm so glad you found us here and thanks for supporting this little giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Pia
This necklace is so beautiful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Pia - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Linda Antunes
Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful shamrock necklace. All of the jewelry is just exquisite. My husband gave me a Claddagh ring for my engagement ring and to this day I still wear it. It means a lot to me. Once again thank you for this chance.
Irish American Mom
Hi Linda - Lovelyto hear your husband gifted you a Claddagh ring and that you still wear it. What a wonderful way to remember your engagement and your Irish heritage.
Take care,
Mairéad
Kristi
What a lovely reminder of Ireland. It would enhance any wearer!
Irish American Mom
Hi Kristi - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Peggy Eisele
A
The way things are going for me right now I could use a little luck from a beautiful shamrock. The necklace is gorgeous as are the other pieces spread through the message.
Irish American Mom
Hi Peggy - Sorry to hear things have been tough for you lately. Hopefully things will look brighter soon and that a little Irish luck will brighten your days this spring and Saint Patrick's Day. Thanks so much for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jim
Will look great with my new kilt
Irish American Mom
Hi Jim - A perfect match for a kilt. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Cat McCormick
Ah lovely
Irish American Mom
Hi Cat - Thanks for stopping by this week.
Take care,
Mairéad
Maureen Koebel
A beautiful pendant! Enjoyed today's blog about St. Patrick. I was very surprised to learn he has never been canonized a saint.
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - So glad you enjoyed this week's ramblings about Saint Patrick and the little facts I shared. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Debbie P
The shamrock is indeed a symbol of Ireland, so the answer is "A" since I'm in Canada and we have this question to answer 🙂
My strong Irish heritage comes from my Mom's side of the family, she always wanted to go, but we never did. This beautiful pendant would be a wonderful reminder to anyone where their family was from, or just the most beautiful and magical place I can think of.
Irish American Mom
Hi Debbie - Sorry to hear your mom never made it to Ireland. Lovely to hear you are so proud of your Irish heritage. Thanks for stopping by to share your family connections with Ireland.
All the best,
Mairéad
Veronica Mack Colacci
One of these days I will be able to afford one of these beautiful pieces of jewelry. And also visit Ireland as well. We have a lot of family there including a family home. My grandmother passed a few years ago and was cremated and sent her ashes back to Ireland to be buried with her sisters and parents. I HAVE to get there!!!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Veronica - I hope you make it to Ireland to see your family home there someday soon. How lovely to hear you sent your grandmother's ashes back to Ireland to be buried with family. You definitely need to go to Ireland to retrace the footsteps of your ancestors.
Take care,
Mairéad
mary lundy
The necklace is beautiful. Thank you for all do.
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary - Thanks for reading my ramblings,
All the best,
Mairéad
Peg
May the luck of the Irish be with the people of Ukraine at this time. I just love the necklace, it is so beautiful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Peg - Praying for the people of Ukraine also. Thanks for stopping by this week.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irene Dumais
This is a beautiful piece of jewelry!
Irish American Mom
Hi Irene - Thank you for stopping by to support our giveaways.
All the best,
Mairéad
Mary Power
Even from the US I know the answer is A.
I'm getting married soon, I have a crushed green velvet dress. That neckless is just what it needs. I pin tabbed Solvar for the future. Or the Claddagh earrings and necklace on their site!
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary - Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. This necklace would be perfect for your green velvet dress. Thanks for checking out Solvar's jewelry.
All the best,
Mairéad
AMY
This necklace is gorgeous. The ring I wear on my right hand has an emerald with 2 Celtic knots on each side. Not shamrocks, but very Irish.
Irish American Mom
Hi Amy - Your ring sounds gorgeous - lovely to hear you wear some Irish jewelry. Thank you for stopping by to support our giveaways.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marie
Such a pretty shamrock necklace. I enjoy your posts about all things Irish.
Irish American Mom
Hi Marie - Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Katie
I love your posts! My mom was 100% Irish and passed away 13 years ago. I miss her so much, but posts like yours bring me comfort since I feel the connection to my Irish ancestry.
The jewelry in this post is amazing! I would love to win and be able to give it to my daughter, who is 17.
Irish American Mom
Hi Katie - Lovely to hear my ramblings help you feel close to your Irish roots. So glad you like this jewelry.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jennifer Bouchard
This is a lovely giveaway! Someday I hope to visit Dublin, I would love to see where Solnar is located.
Irish American Mom
Hi Jennifer - I don't know if Slovar give workshop tours, but it would be an amazing place to visit. Thanks for entering our giveaway and I hope you'll make it to Ireland someday soon.
All the best,
Mairéad
Suzanne
I have some sterling silver Celtic jewelry, but nothing with a shamrock. I would love to win this beautiful necklace. Thanks for the opportunity, Mairead.
Irish American Mom
Hi Suzanne - Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Doriann
Thanks for all you post! I appreciate the recipes, history, culture, art, and shopping links. I remember as a young girl laying in the field of our dairy for hours searching through the grasses for a four leaf clover. Such simplicity! Blessings.
Irish American Mom
Hi Doriann - Lovely to hear how much you appreicate your Irish heritage and thanks for joining our conversation about Ireland. I'm so glad to learn you find value in my ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Shannon
A. True
All the pieces showcased are absolutely gorgeous. For me, the 3 heart shaped leaves of the shamrock symbolize the 3 generations of my mom, myself and my granddaughter. It would be a loving reminder of our connection to wear this pendant proudly and with love.
Irish American Mom
Hi Shannon - This shamrock would be a lovely symbol of the bond a love that connects you as a family. So glad you like this prize.
All the best,
Mairéad
Janice Chapman
The necklace is beautiful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Janice - I think this necklace is amazing too. So glad you like it, and thanks for stopping by to check out this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Patricia Delaney
Absolutely stunning!
Lury
Beautiful and emeralds are my birth stone... love shamrocks ☘️ ☘️ ☘️
Irish American Mom
Hi Lury - This necklace would be perfect for you. So glad you like this prize.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Patricia - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Judy-Anne
Answer: A
There was only one piece of jewellery my Irish Grandfather owned. A ring with 3 tiny diamonds in the 3 sections of his Shamrock Ring. The youngest of his 10 children now wears it with pride.
Irish American Mom
Hi Judy-Anne - Lovely to hear your grandfather's ring is still worn by his youngest child. It's wonderful when family herilooms are passed down through the generations and appreciated.
Take care,
Mairéad