Experience every stage of love, loyalty and friendship. There is an old Irish saying that goes, “With These hands, I give you my heart and crown it with my love.”
To wear a Claddagh ring on the right hand with the crown turned outwards, away from you indicates that the wearer is single.
To wear a Claddagh ring on the right hand with the crown turned inward, towards you symbolizes that the wearer is being courted in a relationship.
To wear a Claddagh ring on the left hand with the crown turned outwards, away from you indicates a romantic engagement.
The Irish Claddagh pronounced[klah-duh] is called a fáinne Chladaigh in Irish. The traditional Irish Claddagh ring is a symbol of friendship, love and loyalty. The hands of the claddagh ring stand for friendship. The heart of the claddagh ring stands for love and the crown is a symbol of loyalty. The Claddagh has actually been worn since Roman times! The beautiful meaning of the c
The Claddagh ring design and tradition began in the small Irish fishing village of Claddagh, Ireland. Claddagh is situated just outside the old city walls of Galway, now part of Galway City. It is said that the Claddagh ring was first produced in the 17th century.
Jennifer Derrig is the founder of The Irish Jewelry Company, and The Italian Jewelry Company, two leading brand specializing in Irish and Italian jewelry. With over 20 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Jennifer combines her passion for Irish culture with expert craftsmanship to create timeless pieces.
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