Celtic Symbol Guide

Claddagh

Meaning: Love, Loyalty, Friendship

History: Originating in 17th-century Galway, the Claddagh ring features hands (friendship), a heart (love), and a crown (loyalty).

Significance: Worn to show relationship status: right hand, heart out (single); heart in (taken); left hand (married).

Meaning: Eternity, Unity, Trinity

History: Found in the Book of Kells (9th century), it represents the Holy Trinity or concepts like past, present, future.

Significance: Symbolizes eternal connections, often used in jewelry for bonds or spirituality.

Meaning: Faith, Eternity, Heritage

History: Emerging in 9th-century Ireland, it blends Christian and pagan traditions with a cross and a sun-like ring.

Significance: A symbol of faith and Irish identity, often worn as a pendant.