Have you ever seen a ring that, on close inspection, is a pair of hands holding a heart with a crown on top? You were looking at a “Claddagh” ring.
Pronounced klah-duh, a Claddagh ring has its roots in Irish tradition dating from the 17th century. The ring and its traditional design is believed to have originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh.
These rings are also known as “Friendship Rings” or “Irish Friendship Rings.” The three elements, the hands, heart and crown symbolize friendship, love and loyalty. In Ireland, the Claddagh ring was given as an engagement ring.
Claddagh rings are popular in the United States among women as a symbol of Irish heritage. They are also well loved as gifts among friends as an expression of friendship.
Claddagh rings are found in almost any metal, typically in silver, though there are examples of Claddagh rings in gold and in vintage Claddagh rings, rose and green gold. In some Claddagh rings, the heart is a setting for a stone, or group of stones.
If you would like to express your friendship, love and loyalty, visit Jewels On Hampton. We have a constantly changing inventory of beautiful rings, including both modern and vintage Claddagh rings.
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