{"product_id":"shamrock-marcasite-earrings","title":"Shamrock Marcasite Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolid Sterling Silver Shamrock Post Earrings with Marcasite gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful highly polished Shamrock shaped earrings that feature solid sterling silver with marcasite stone detailing for a whimsical earrings that can be worn everyday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful artisan earrings that will be treasured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 1\/2\" x 1\/2\" in solid sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo how did the SHAMROCK become an emblem of Ireland?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wasn't until the 17th century that it became the custom to wear the shamrock on the feast of Ireland's patron saint; until then, the Irish wore a special St. Patrick's cross, made just for the occasion. Then, in the late 18th century, the shamrock was adopted as an emblem by the Volunteers of 1777. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewed as an act of rebellion in Victorian England, Irish regiments were forbidden to display it. This one single act may have done more to establish the shamrock as Ireland's national emblem than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the shamrock is firmly established as the most instantly recognizable emblem of Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor good luck, it's usually included in the bouquet of an Irish bride, and also in the boutonniere of the groom. And, it's also an integral part of an old tradition called \"drowning the shamrock.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis takes place on St. Patrick's Day, when the shamrock that has been worn is removed and put into the last drink. A toast is proposed and then, when the toast has been honored, the shamrock is taken from the bottom of the glass and thrown over the left shoulder. Sláinte!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48136176238762,"sku":"PR53","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2008\/3626\/files\/il_fullxfull.5028462525_18xr_42399a4d-d749-4681-b577-1bea7fa02a2b.jpg?v=1778195488","url":"https:\/\/mammothnation.com\/products\/shamrock-marcasite-earrings","provider":"Mammoth Nation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}