Claddagh Ring : What is it?
| Claddagh rings are made with a distinctive design featuring a crown over a heart clasped by two hands. The heart symbolizes love; the hands, friendship; and the crown, loyalty. They are mostly worn by women in a variety of ways to signify their relationship or romantic state. They are popularly given as heirlooms and wedding rings.
This design originated in Claddagh, an Irish village outside Galway City. Originally a Fisher Kings symbol of the village, it was made into a ring design in Mary II’s reign in the 17th century. |
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Kinds of Claddagh Rings include the following: |
Gold Claddagh Rings
- Gold Claddagh Rings are made of solid 14-karat gold.
- They are considered the standard types of Claddagh rings.
- They are worn in different ways to represent, love, loyalty, and friendship.
- They can be given as wedding or friendship rings.
- They are available in women’s ring sizes 3 to 9.5.
Silver Claddagh Rings
- Silver Claddagh Rings are made of sterling silver.
- The two hands holding a crowned heart symbolizes the famous phrase, “Let love and friendship reign.”
- They are available in women’s ring sizes.
Two-tone Claddagh Rings
- Two-tone Claddagh Rings combine contrasting metals such as yellow gold and white gold.
- They are usually worn by women.
- When worn as wedding rings, the design should face inward.
- They are available in different ring sizes.
Emerald Claddagh Rings
- Emerald Claddagh Rings are made with a heart-cut emerald stone set in between the hands.
- They can symbolize relationship status or friendship depending on which finger and hand they are worn.
- They can be set in sterling silver or gold.
- They can also be set with cubic zirconium or diamond stones along the band.
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Symbolisms: Choose a claddagh ring to signify your relationship status. Wear it on your right ring finger with the heart facing away from you to indicate your singlehood and intention to be in a relationship. If you are in a serious relationship, wear the ring on your right ring finger with the heart facing inward. It symbolizes your married state when worn on the left ring finger with the design facing inwards. When worn on the same hand with the design facing outwards, represents your engaged status.
Sets: If you want matching wedding ring for you and your spouse, choose a claddagh wedding band set. |
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