The Gomez Family Crest Rocks Glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Gomez
Gomez (Gómez) is an ancient Spanish patronymic noble surname meaning "son of Gome" or "Gomo" (derived from the Visigothic personal name Guma, meaning "man"). Originating during the 8th and 9th centuries in the kingdoms of Castile, Asturias, and Galicia, the lineage traces back to the powerful medieval Counts of Saldaña. The House of Gómez expanded significantly during the Reconquista, establishing major seats across Andalusia and New Spain.
The symbolism of the Gomez coat of arms
Regal and luminous, the Spanish Gomez coat of arms features a gold shield charged with five deep blue fleurs-de-lis arranged in a saltire pattern (2-1-2). In Spanish heraldry, the gold shield symbolises generosity, nobility, and elevation of mind, while the five blue fleurs-de-lis represent purity, royal favor, grace, and noble expansion across battlefields. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Castilian nobility rolls and registered in the Nobiliario Español and J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Gómez Díaz, Count of Saldaña (11th Century): Castilian nobleman and military commander.
Doña Teresa Gómez (14th Century): Spanish noblewoman recorded in royal Castilian land grants.
Estêvão Gómez / Esteban Gómez (c. 1483–1538): Cartographer and explorer who charted the Atlantic coastline of North America for Spain.
Product details
- Classic rocks glass with family crest
- Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
- Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
- Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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