Claddagh Rings
A simple gold claddagh ring with a heart, two handing holding it and topped with a traditonal imperial crown. It is shown here in 14k yellow gold.
a smaller version of the claddagh, cast in 14k white gold. It features a heart in the center held by two hands on either side and topped with an imperial crown.
This ring is a sold band with two hands holding a heart, the pattern repeating around the ring with small gaps in the design between each set. It has two rails on the top and bottom, giving the ring a solid edge.
This ring features a 6x6mm heart-shaped star Ruby being held by two hands that transition into an open weave knot work band. It is cast in 14k white gold.
The sides of the design have a celtic know tapering with the ring. This one features the hands and heart as well as the crown in the center front design. The images shows the ring from the side. Black lacquer brings out the design.
Claddaghs are a traditional Irish courtship ring. It all depends on how you wear it.
This unique design symbolizes Love in the form of the heart, the hands of friendship cradling it, and the crown of fidelity (The crown was added much later by Queen Victoria to mean loyalty to one’s love… and most probably the British Imperial crown) Legend has it that a young man named Richard Joyce was captured just prior to his wedding, sold into slavery by pirates, and wound up in the Algeria and learned goldsmithing. He fashioned this design for his beloved. When he finally returned to Ireland, he gave this ring to his betrothed. Wear this on your right hand with the heart turned outwards and you are demonstrating to the world that your heart is not yet won. Worn on the left hand with heart turned inwards, it means two loves joined in matrimony. This finger has a vein that goes directly to the heart. Enjoy this unique design, and may you add more meaning to its design by your own appreciation, personal symbolism and further adventures!