What is the story behind the Claddagh Ring?

As you know the Claddagh Ring story is a wonderful Irish folklore. Imagine Ireland in the days long ago when a young man was captured and sold into slavery from the fishing village of Claddagh. Can you imagine how many years passed while he wondered if his true love waited. As the years wore on he stole tiny bits of gold from his master to make her a ring. He fashioned a heart for love, a crown for loyalty and hands as a symbol of friendship. Can you just picture the tiny first claddagh ring being made? After many years he returned home to the village of Claddagh Ireland. To his magical delight he discovered his true love had waited for him. He gave her the ring as a symbol of love, loyalty and friendship forever known now as the Claddagh Ring.

 
Irish or not, if you want to give a token of your friendship, love and loyalty that has meaning, Claddagh jewelry and the Claddagh ring may be the choice for you. The Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring. The Irish Claddagh ring means eternal love, loyalty, and friendship. The Claddagh ring consists of a heart with a crown held by two hands symbolizing love, loyalty and friendship. The Claddagh Ring has become a world renowned symbol of love.

 

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