Silver Claddagh Ring

January 17, 2010 by admin  
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Silver Claddagh Ring -

Let's start with a little background about these mysterious Celtic rings and how they came to be known as Claddagh rings.

The name Claddagh comes from one of Ireland's oldest fishing villages just outside Galway City, in the Western part of Ireland. A fisherman by the name of Richard Joyce was captured while fishing near his village by pirates and brought to Tunisia. Sold into slavery, he quickly learned the craft of jewelry making from his master who was a skilled goldsmith. While as a slave, he longed for his loved one back in his old fishing village. He was later released from slavery in 1670 when King William III ascended to the throne.

Now a free man, Richard decided to return back to the fishing village, Claddagh, where his true love lived. Upon reaching home, he found his true love was still unmarried and patiently l waiting for him. He made the first set and used them for the wedding to his one true love.

The art behind these rings is well-documented. It is a design that is centuries old with each symbol in the ring having great meaning. There are three parts that make up the overall design of a Claddagh ring. First, the two hands in the design represent friendship. Second, the heart in the design represents love. Third, the crown in the design symbolizes loyalty. When these symbols are combined together, they make perfect engagement rings as well as wedding rings amongst couples. It serves the purpose as an outward symbol of a person's marital status. It has grown so popular that you can now find non-Irish couples using these as Celtic wedding rings and Celtic engagement rings.

While commonly used between couples contemplated marriage or getting married, these rings also make great gifts between close friends. In such as case, it is gifted along with the saying "Let love and friendship reign".

Once you own one of these rings, be sure to wear it the correct way. Doing otherwise is considered a sign of disrespect for the long-held tradition. It also further diminishes the true meaning behind these wonderful rings for which it is intended. This is because the way a Silver Claddagh Ring is worn carries deep significance. It can be used to signify a persons availability for a relationship. When the ring is worn on the left hand with the heart turned inward, it shows the person is married and unavailable. When the ring is worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward, however, it shows that the ring wearer is unattached. If the heart is turned inward, it shows the person is already attached and in a relationship.

They are made with different precious metals. For those on a budget, mass market silver rings make a good choice as a friendship gift such as a promise ring. Silver though, do not a good choice for engagement rings and wedding rings unless you want to offend your future life partner by gifting them one. Platinum is also found in some Claddagh rings and this metal tends to be more expensive because of the rarity. White gold and yellow gold make excellent choices for a mid-range quality jewelry buy. You will want to customize these rings because they are not resized easily due to their inherent design

There you have it. A quick run down of what you need to know about the Silver Claddagh Ring.

IRISH HEART CLADDAGH RING SILVER LADY R WOMEN SZ 8 1 2
IRISH HEART CLADDAGH RING SILVER LADY R WOMEN SZ 8 1 2
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Irish Celtic Claddagh Sterling Silver 925 Mens Ring new
Irish Celtic Claddagh Sterling Silver 925 Mens Ring new
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New Sterling Silver Claddagh Celtic Ring Size 9
New Sterling Silver Claddagh Celtic Ring Size 9
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Sterling Silver Inset Claddagh Band Ring Size 14
Sterling Silver Inset Claddagh Band Ring Size 14
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14k White Gold Silver Celtic Claddagh Mens Ring 7 10 12
14k White Gold Silver Celtic Claddagh Mens Ring 7 10 12
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Irish Mens Celtic Claddagh Ring Silver 925 sz
Irish Mens Celtic Claddagh Ring Silver 925 sz
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925 Sterling Silver Claddagh Friendship Ring SZ 5
925 Sterling Silver Claddagh Friendship Ring SZ 5
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IRISH CELTIC CREMATION URN CLADDAGH RING SILVER IRELAND
IRISH CELTIC CREMATION URN CLADDAGH RING SILVER IRELAND
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14K White Gold Sterling Silver Irish Claddagh Ring sz 7
14K White Gold Sterling Silver Irish Claddagh Ring sz 7
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Irish Claddagh Ring Sterling Silver sz 5 6 65 7 75
Irish Claddagh Ring Sterling Silver sz 5 6 65 7 75
Paypal   US $13.95
14K White Gold Silver Claddagh Ring Sz 45 55 65 75
14K White Gold Silver Claddagh Ring Sz 45 55 65 75
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Toe Ring Claddagh Heart In Hands Irish Sterling Silver
Toe Ring Claddagh Heart In Hands Irish Sterling Silver
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14K Gold Sterling Silver Claddagh Celtic Ring sz 7
14K Gold Sterling Silver Claddagh Celtic Ring sz 7
Paypal   US $28.95
High Polish 925 Silver Toe Ring Irish Claddagh Toering
High Polish 925 Silver Toe Ring Irish Claddagh Toering
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Silver 925 Diamond Claddagh Cocktail Ring sz MNOPQ
Silver 925 Diamond Claddagh Cocktail Ring sz MNOPQ
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8 MM Claddagh Celtic Sterling Silver Band Ring Size 9
8 MM Claddagh Celtic Sterling Silver Band Ring Size 9
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22 x 20 MM Claddagh Sterling Silver Band Ring Size 10
22 x 20 MM Claddagh Sterling Silver Band Ring Size 10
Paypal   US $23.99
Claddagh Celtic Ring Sterling Silver Mens Sz 9 10 11
Claddagh Celtic Ring Sterling Silver Mens Sz 9 10 11
Paypal   US $28.95
Claddagh Celtic 925 Silver Ring Irish sz 6 65 7 75
Claddagh Celtic 925 Silver Ring Irish sz 6 65 7 75
Paypal   US $22.95
Silver Emerald Irish Claddagh Ring Irish Made sz 5 7
Silver Emerald Irish Claddagh Ring Irish Made sz 5 7
Paypal   US $28.95
14K Gold Silver Claddagh Celtic Ladies Wedding Ring
14K Gold Silver Claddagh Celtic Ladies Wedding Ring
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14K White Gold Sterling Silver Irish Claddagh Ring sz
14K White Gold Sterling Silver Irish Claddagh Ring sz
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14k Gold Silver Celtic Claddagh Men Ring Sz 11 12 13 14
14k Gold Silver Celtic Claddagh Men Ring Sz 11 12 13 14
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Claddagh Ring of Ireland Sterling Silver sz 5 6 7 85
Claddagh Ring of Ireland Sterling Silver sz 5 6 7 85
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14K White Gold Silver Claddagh Celtic Wedding Ring Set
14K White Gold Silver Claddagh Celtic Wedding Ring Set
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Sterling Silver Claddagh Ring Antiqued Size 7
Sterling Silver Claddagh Ring Antiqued Size 7
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Claddagh Celtic Ring Sterling Silver Irish sz 5 6 7 8
Claddagh Celtic Ring Sterling Silver Irish sz 5 6 7 8
Paypal   US $28.95
Irish Celtic Claddagh Ring Silver Mens sz 10 105 11
Irish Celtic Claddagh Ring Silver Mens sz 10 105 11
Paypal   US $28.95
Sterling Silver Celtic Claddagh ring sz varies
Sterling Silver Celtic Claddagh ring sz varies
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Silver Emerald Irish Claddagh Ring Irish Made Jewelry
Silver Emerald Irish Claddagh Ring Irish Made Jewelry
Paypal   US $28.95
14K White Gold Silver Claddagh Mens Ring Sz STUVWX
14K White Gold Silver Claddagh Mens Ring Sz STUVWX
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8 MM Claddagh Celtic Sterling Silver Band Ring Size 8
8 MM Claddagh Celtic Sterling Silver Band Ring Size 8
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Celtic Mens Sterling Silver Irish Claddagh Ring 14
Celtic Mens Sterling Silver Irish Claddagh Ring 14
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Sterling Silver Light Opal Claddagh Ring Band Sz 5 10
Sterling Silver Light Opal Claddagh Ring Band Sz 5 10
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14K White Gold Silver Claddagh Wedding Ring Set Irish
14K White Gold Silver Claddagh Wedding Ring Set Irish
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IRISH CLADDAGH RING 925 STERLING SILVER LADY WOMEN SZ 5
IRISH CLADDAGH RING 925 STERLING SILVER LADY WOMEN SZ 5
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CLADDAGH RING IRISH SILVER GIRL KIDS LADY WOMEN SZ 45
CLADDAGH RING IRISH SILVER GIRL KIDS LADY WOMEN SZ 45
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Irish 14K Gold Sterling Silver Claddagh Ring Sz 4 5 6 7
Irish 14K Gold Sterling Silver Claddagh Ring Sz 4 5 6 7
Paypal   US $24.95
14K Gold Silver Claddagh Men Ring Irish Sz 9 10 11 115
14K Gold Silver Claddagh Men Ring Irish Sz 9 10 11 115
Paypal   US $28.95
14K White Gold Silver Claddagh Ring sz 456789
14K White Gold Silver Claddagh Ring sz 456789
Paypal   US $28.95
Irish Claddagh Sterling Silver Size 12 Puzzle Ring
Irish Claddagh Sterling Silver Size 12 Puzzle Ring
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Sterling Silver Irish Celtic Claddagh Ring Size 12
Sterling Silver Irish Celtic Claddagh Ring Size 12
Paypal   US $15.39
Silver Sapphire Irish Claddagh Ring Sz LMNOPQRS
Silver Sapphire Irish Claddagh Ring Sz LMNOPQRS
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Silver Irish Celtic Claddagh Mens Ring sz 7 9 10 11 12
Silver Irish Celtic Claddagh Mens Ring sz 7 9 10 11 12
Paypal   US $28.95
Sterling Silver Celtic Claddagh Band Ring Size 115
Sterling Silver Celtic Claddagh Band Ring Size 115
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Irish 14K Gold 925 Silver Claddagh Ring Sz 55 65 75
Irish 14K Gold 925 Silver Claddagh Ring Sz 55 65 75
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Irish 14K Gold 925 Silver Claddagh Ring Sz 5 65 7 8
Irish 14K Gold 925 Silver Claddagh Ring Sz 5 65 7 8
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CLADDAGH RING IRISH CELTIC SILVER LADY P WOMENS SZ 75
CLADDAGH RING IRISH CELTIC SILVER LADY P WOMENS SZ 75
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SILVER IRISH CLADDAGH WEDDING RING WOMEN M LADY US SZ 6
SILVER IRISH CLADDAGH WEDDING RING WOMEN M LADY US SZ 6
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CLADDAGH BLUE EYE BALL 925 SILVER RING size 6
CLADDAGH BLUE EYE BALL 925 SILVER RING size 6
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