Shanore Gold Claddagh Birthstone Ring - October

October Birthstone Claddagh Ring

The 14K Pink Sapphire Claddagh Ring is a precious gift for an October born girl. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this sparkling accessory has a heart shaped created pink sapphire in the center with four real diamonds at the shoulders of the ring. This heart is also a part of the Claddagh symbol with two hearts holding it to signify love, loyalty and friendship. As the birthstone of the October-born, the pink sapphire is believed to endow qualities of resilience and selfless love in the wearer. Combined with the deep meaning of the Claddagh, this ring carries a richly positive message for the wearer.

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Specifications

• Metal: 14kt Yellow Gold
• Diamond Colour: H - I
• Diamond Clarity: SI1
• Diamond Carat: 0.08ct
• Main Stone: Created Pink Sapphire
• Main Stone Dimensions: 5mm x 5mm
• Main Stone Shape: Heart
• Traditional Irish Claddagh Ring
• Handmade in Ireland
• Hallmarked at the Assay Office at Dublin Castle

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.