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| style 97 Men's or Ladies Claddagh Band. A unique look, this is available in 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold or 18k yellow gold. From: $299 Click to Purchase |
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| Traditional Claddagh Wedding Bands |
| style 682 Available in 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold or 18k yellow gold this is a beautiful Claddagh wedding set. The rings feature 7 (1.25mm) diamonds in the crown. It is available in men's and ladies sizes. Buy both as a set, or purchase one for the love of your life! From: $399 Click to Purchase |
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| style 681 Available in 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold or 18k yellow gold this Claddagh ring features channel set diamonds and a cross in the crown. It is beautifully detailed. From: $359 Click to Purchase |
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| style 349 Available in 14k yellow and white gold, this two-tone Claddagh ring is stylish. The classic design features white hands clutching a yellow gold heart. The ring has both brushed and high-polished sections, adding to its elegance. From: $269 Click to Purchase |
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| style 96 14k yellow and white gold Claddagh ring. The contemporary style of the crown and rounded heart bring an updated look to this classic style. From: $299 Click to Purchase |
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| style 23 Men's Claddagh Ring. Available in 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold, 18k yellow gold or platinum. The ring has a royal look with its clean lines and high-polished accents. The center of the ring is 15mm x 11mm. From: $299 Click to Purchase |
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| style 23 Ladies Claddagh Ring. Available in 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold, 18k yellow gold or platinum. The ring has a royal look to it! It features a hand holding a heart. The center of the ring is 14.5mm x 10.5mm. From: $199 Click to Purchase |
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| style 50385 Availalbe in 14k yellow or white gold, this band features a traditional Celtic design. It is classy, combining old world tradition with new world style. From: $399 Click to Purchase |
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| Claddagh Story An original symbol of the "Fisher Kings" of the Galway town of Claddagh, Ireland, (pronounced clada) the design was first fashioned into the traditional ring back in the 17th Century during the reign of Mary II. Legend has it that an Irish young man, Richard Joyce, bound for the West Indian slave plantations - no doubt the Irish Carribean island of Montserrat - was kidnapped himself in rough seas by a band of Mediterranean pirates and sold to a Moorish goldsmith who over the many long years of his exile helped him perfect the skills of a master craftsman. When in 1689 King William III negotiated the return of the slaves, Joyce returned to Galway - despite, it said, the Moor's offer of the daughter's hand in marriage and a princely dowry of half of all his wealth. Back in Ireland a young women had never stopped faithful waiting for her true love to return. Upon which time when he presented her with the now famous Royal Claddagh gold ring - a symbol of their enduring love. Two hands to represent their friendship, the crown to signify their loyalty and lasting fidelity, and the sign of the heart to symbolise their eternal love for each other. --------------------- The traditional wedding ring of the Irish since the 17th Century, the Claddagh ring is worn by people all over the world as a universal symbol of love, loyalty, friendship and fidelity. Traditionally handed down from mother to daughter the Claddagh ring has also become a symbol of our ties with the past and generations gone by. As Irish people we remember the many many of our people who had to leave Ireland with nothing but their lives during the Great Famine of the 19th Century - many leaving from here in Cork harbour to make the long voyage across the Atlantic to America. The gold Claddagh ring was to become for many the only enduring link with their home country and practically their only savings and family inheritance. Further reflecting the troubled history of Ireland itself, a hundred years ago the Fenian ring, with two hands and two hearts, was distinguishing by its lack of a crown to represent the struggle for Republican Ireland - however the traditional Claddagh ring has always remaining the Irish standard proudly wearing the crown as a symbol of loyalty, a remembrance of our ancient Irish Kingdoms, and of our own British heritage. Notable wearers of the Claddagh ring have included Queen Alexandria and King Edward VII of Britain and Queen Victoria of Britain and Ireland as it was then. And in the little principalty of Monaco, the Claddagh tradition lives on in the Royal family of Monaco and the memory of the beautiful Irish princess - Princess Grace of Monaco. |