Sterling silver ring with shamrock insert made from Connemara marble and marcasite. Made in Ireland.

Shamrock

The iconic three-leafed Shamrock once covered Ireland’s rolling limestone hills, and has since embedded itself into Irish culture. It is said that St. Patrick used a Shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity, which helped inspire the conversion of the Irish to Christianity. It is now known far and wide as a symbol of beautiful Ireland, and is seen around the world on Saint Patrick’s Day, and every day.

Meet Our Vendor

Solvar exemplifies admiration of Ireland to its very core. On a family trip in 1941, one man was struck by the rich culture and allure of Ireland. Born out of appreciation of the beauty of Killarney’s Gap of Dunloe, founder Gustaf “Nicky” Obernik endeavored to create jewelry inspired by the history and heritage of Ireland. With only two employees on No. 10 Harcourt Street in Dublin, his company of humble beginnings soon became known for its exquisite Celtic and Irish inspired work. Most notably, he was one of the first individuals to incorporate Connemara Marble, a beautiful stone that can only be found in Ireland, into his brooches. Obernik’s two sons, Tony and Nicky carried on the family business in the 60’s by providing their unique talents. Tony travelled to and fro and gathered inspiration while Nicky developed meaningful relationships with customers. The heritage continues with Obernik’s grandson Marcus, who currently works as the creative director.

Solvar pieces are unique in their design, through which they tell the story of Ireland's rich past. Master designers craft meaningful Irish symbols into timeless works that embody Ireland’s legacy. Through passion and with much attention to detail, Solvar creates Celtic and Irish Jewelry in bustling Dublin for the entire world to enjoy.