Little Miss Shamrock Diamond Purse Charm with Chain, Green

Any Little Miss would love to wear this sterling silver charm as a nod to her family?s Irish connections. The likeness of a ladies' handbag, made of green enamel and a flurry of white dots, makes her feel grown-up. A tiny shamrock gussied up with a clear stone in the corner of the handbag gives her an extra flair of femininity.



The Land of the Shamrock

According to legend, thousands of years ago, St. Patrick relied on the shape of the shamrock to teach the Holy Trinity to the Irish pagans he was trying to convert. Each of the three leaves represented the identity of the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit, and the stem of the clover kept all of these entities together, as one indivisible concept. The shamrock was also an emblem of rebellion during the contentious political wars of the late eighteenth century in Ireland. These days, the shamrock serves as one of Ireland's national symbols. For instance, Aer Lingus, the country's airline, sports the image on its planes.



A Swinging Spirit

As a young girl skips down the street, strolls through the hallways at school, or plays her favorite sport, the charms on her bracelet shimmy and jingle. This charm in particular swings with her carefree movement, grazing her wrist with a reminder of the young woman she would someday like to be. Perhaps she loves shopping with her mother, and this accessory makes her think of these outings. Perhaps she dreams of a time when she will make a living by working hard at something she loves?painting, writing, helping animals, engineering a train?and will be able to buy herself and her family members whatever they would like. And perhaps she simply feels Irish pride.