Claddagh Rings

Our authentic Irish Claddagh rings are imported directly from Ireland and available in sterling silver, 10k gold, and 14k gold — with birthstone and diamond options. The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish symbol of love (the heart), loyalty (the crown), and friendship (the hands), originating from the fishing village of Claddagh in Galway, Ireland in the 17th century. Whether you're looking for a Claddagh engagement ring, a Claddagh wedding band, or a meaningful Irish gift, every ring in this collection is exclusively designed and imported by The Irish Jewelry Company since 2006. Learn more about the Claddagh ring meaning and symbol or discover how to wear a Claddagh ring the traditional way. Free shipping on orders over $250.

The story of the Claddagh ring begins with Richard Joyce, a young Galway silversmith captured by pirates and sold into slavery. During his years in captivity, Joyce crafted the first Claddagh ring as a token of devotion for the woman he loved back home. When he finally returned to Galway, he presented her with the ring — two hands cradling a crowned heart — and they were reunited. That original design has endured for over four hundred years, carried across the Atlantic by generations of Irish emigrants who wore it as a reminder of home, heritage, and the people they left behind. Today, the Claddagh ring remains one of the most recognized symbols of Ireland and is worn around the world as an expression of connection and commitment.

How you wear a Claddagh ring carries its own tradition. Worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward, it signals that your heart is open. Turned inward on the right hand, it means you are in a relationship. On the left hand with the heart facing inward, it traditionally represents engagement or marriage. Many couples choose matching Claddagh wedding rings to honor their Irish roots on their wedding day, while others select a gold Claddagh ring or diamond Claddagh ring as a meaningful engagement ring that tells a story no solitaire ever could.

Every Claddagh ring in our collection is designed by The Irish Jewelry Company and handcrafted by skilled Irish jewelers. From classic sterling silver Claddagh rings to heirloom-quality 14K gold Claddagh rings, emerald Claddagh rings, and birthstone Claddagh rings, each piece reflects centuries of Celtic craftsmanship. Whether you are choosing a Claddagh ring for yourself or as a gift for someone you love, you are carrying forward a tradition that began on the shores of Galway and has never lost its meaning.