Meaning: By tradition the ring is taken to signify the wish that Love and friendship should reign supreme. The hands signify friendship, the crown loyalty, and the heart love.
There are many legends about the origination of this ring. The most popular that it was used as a wedding band in Galway.These rings were kept as heirlooms with great pride and passed from mother to daughter.
Today, the ring is worn extensively across Ireland, either on the right hand with the heart turned outwards showing that the wearer is "fancy free" or with the heart turned inwards to denote that he or she is "spoken for".
The pride of place is on the left hand, with the heart turned in, indicating that the wearer is happily married and the love and friendship will last forever, the two never separated. “I give you my heart and crown it with love. However today most claddagh rings are given as a symbol of friendship and love.
All Rings available in 14kt Yellow & White Gold. Call for Prices in Platinum. All Rings available in sizes 5 thru 12. (Size 9 and over add $50 to price)
