Sterling Silver Claddagh Ring
Sterling Sliver hands carefully clasp a 10 karat gold heart in this sophisticated rendition of the Claddagh. Exquisitely detailed, the ring contains the three components of the famous Irish symbol with a polished grace. Gleaming silver hands encircle the pool of flawless gold, each finger intricately etched into the silver. The crown of loyalty arches beautifully on top of the two. The inner ring engraved with the three words that encompass the Claddagh: Love, Loyalty, and friendship.
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- Metal: Sterling Silver and 10kt Gold
- Width: 10.5 mm
- Handmade in Ireland
- Hallmarked at the Assay Office at Dublin Castle
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History of the Claddagh
The Claddagh (or Cladach, meaning 'the shore') features a crowned heart held by two hands - the heart represents love, the hands represent friendship, while the crown stands for loyalty. As far back as medieval times, engagement rings had been inscribed with clasped hands to signify one's fidelity, while the heart and crown were eventually added in the 18th century.
The Claddagh is named for the former fishing village that's now part of Galway city in the West of Ireland, where iconic Claddagh rings have since been produced for hundreds of years. Legend has it that in 1695, a local teenage silversmith called Richard Joyce became enslaved by Algerian pirates, and invented the Claddagh ring while in captivity.
Whatever the true origin, the Claddagh has since exploded in popularity among those desiring to celebrate their Irish heritage, appearing on many forms of jewelry and art from weddings rings to casual gifts of friendship.
