The Claddagh ring is a well-known symbol of romance, fidelity and Irish culture. The ring, which is shaped in the form of two hands holding a heart with a crown on top, is often given in friendship or as a wedding band. How one wears the Claddagh ring reveals a lot about that person's romantic availability or lack thereof. If you own a Claddagh ring and you're not sure if you're wearing it the right way, read on to find out. more »

Claddagh rings are a type of Irish jewelry that depicts two hands holding a heart with a crown on top it. All of these symbols have great meaning. Therefore, some couples decide to exchange these instead of traditional wedding bands. more »

A Claddagh ring is the traditional Irish wedding ring depicting two hands holding a heart with a crown on top. Today, it is used as a friendship ring or just an attractive piece of jewelry. You can make your own Claddagh ring without a kiln by using low-fire silver clay and a torch. With silver clay, silver particles are embedded in clay and are easily shaped and molded. When the dried clay is fired in a kiln or by torch, the clay burns away and leaves solid sterling silver. Note you will need to borrow a Claddagh ring or already have one in order to make a new one. more »

Claddaghs are beautiful and filled with meaning, especially for lucky young couples in love. more »

The first appearance of the Claddagh ring is a bit foggy, but it is thought that it originated around the Claddagh fishing villiage in County Galway, Ireland, around the 16th century. The Claddagh design has gained widespread popularity around the world and now appears in multiple forms (mainly in jewelry). Several legends surround the birth of the Claddagh ring. more »

The Claddagh ring is a symbol of love, friendship and loyalty. The origin and history of the Claddagh ring is colorful, and the symbols used in it are far older than the ring's design. Though the Claddagh traditionally was worn only by women, couples today often exchange wedding bands with the Claddagh symbol engraved on them to represent their love for each other. more »

Claddagh rings can be both fashionable and meaningful. Though they're found in almost every jewelry store, they date back to sixteenth century Ireland, when they became an Irish symbol of love and friendship, while simultaneously conveying to everyone else whether the person wearing the ring was looking for love or not. more »

The Claddagh ring, originally a symbol of the town of Claddagh, Galway, Ireland, has been a traditional Irish love token since the 17th Century. It remains popular as a ring exchanged between couples (as an engagement or wedding ring) or between close family members (heirlooms passed from mother to daughter, for example). more »

Irish jewelry has a grand history in addition to being beautiful. What the world considers "Irish" jewelry is really Celtic jewelry and comes from the tradition of the ancient Celts who first inhabited the island of Ireland. The Celts used lines to make knot-like designs and patterns as well as symbols like the crown, heart and hands. The most famous type of Celtic jewelry is the Claddagh ring, which uses a heart to symbolize love, a crown to symbolize loyalty and hands to symbolize friendship. Claddagh rings are used by many of Irish descent as wedding and/or engagement rings. more »