This sterling silver Claddagh ring is made in Ireland and hallmarked at the Dublin Assay Office, the mark that proves an independent office tested the metal. It is struck in solid .925 sterling silver in the traditional form: two hands for friendship, a heart for love, and a crown for loyalty.
The Claddagh design comes from a fishing village outside Galway and has been worn for more than three hundred years. What separates an authentic Irish Claddagh ring from a copy is where it was made and who tested it. This one carries the Hibernia mark of the Dublin Assay Office, alongside the 925 fineness stamp, so its silver content has been verified rather than simply claimed.
The proportions are deliberately restrained, which is why it reads as a ring rather than a souvenir. It suits a man or a woman, and it is worn as a promise ring, a friendship ring, an engagement ring and an everyday band. Sizing runs across a full range, and the price varies with size because heavier sizes use more silver.
We have sold Claddagh rings since 2006, and this remains the piece we point people to when they ask for the real thing rather than the cheapest thing.
Sterling Silver Claddagh Ring Questions
Is this Claddagh ring really made in Ireland?
Yes. It is manufactured in Ireland and sent to the Dublin Assay Office, which independently tests the metal before stamping it. The hallmark includes the Hibernia mark and the 925 fineness stamp. Irish law requires this testing on all precious metal jewelry sold in Ireland, with no exemption for small pieces.
What does 925 mean on a sterling silver Claddagh ring?
A 925 stamp means the piece is sterling silver: 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with 7.5 percent other metal, usually copper. Pure silver is too soft for a ring worn daily, so the alloy adds strength. You may also see it marked Sterling or .925 on other pieces.
Which way should I wear a Claddagh ring?
On the right hand with the heart facing outward means your heart is open. Turned inward means you are in a relationship. On the left hand with the heart inward signals marriage. There is no wrong way to wear one, and many people simply choose the direction they prefer.
Is this ring for men or women?
Both. The traditional Claddagh is a unisex design, and this ring is ordered by men and women across the full size range. The styling is classic rather than delicate, so it sits comfortably on a larger hand while still suiting a smaller one.
How do I find my ring size?
Use our free ring sizer or the size conversion chart to measure at home before ordering. We offer one free resize on standard rings. Because this piece is imported from Ireland, ordering the correct size first saves the most time.
Browse more sterling silver Claddagh rings, the full Claddagh ring collection, or read what an Irish hallmark actually guarantees.
*This is a special order item imported from Ireland. Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.
