Shanore White Gold Claddagh Birthstone Ring - January

January Birthstone Claddagh Ring

The 14K White Gold Garnet Claddagh Ring is just what a January born maiden will love to have sparkling on her hand. Crafted completely in 14K white gold, the ring has a heart shaped, deep red garnet gemstone flanked by four real diamonds glittering on the ring's shoulders. White gold crown detailing atop the heart adds a romantic touch. The garnet is the birthstone of the January born. The Claddagh made up of two hands holding a crowned heart is a timeless Irish symbol of love, loyalty and friendship. Both the red garnet and the clear diamonds (H-SI 1/2) used in this ring are genuine.

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Specifications

• Metal: 14kt White Gold
• Diamond Colour: H - I
• Diamond Clarity: SI1
• Diamond Carat: 0.08ct
• Main Stone: Genuine Garnet
• 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.