Summary: The romantic story of the Irish Claddagh ring starts before 300 years. It’s a one type of traditional ring and symbol that your heart is to be occupied by someone. By the Irish Claddagh ring you can show your relationship, friendship and love. The history of Claddagh Ring: The Irish Claddagh ring depicts two hands clutching the heart with the Crown. The Claddagh ring epitomizes the expression of lasting love and eternal friendship. Here the heart stands for love, hand for friendship and Crown for fidelity.
The ancient romantic story about the Claddagh ring began some 300 years ago in the ancient fishing village of Claddagh on the west coast of Ireland. As the legend says fishing boat from the village was captured by the pirates and its crew members were sold as slaves. One of its crew members Richard Joyce (whose marriage was fixed on the same week) was sold to Turkish goldsmith. During the period of his captivity he made a ring of gold for his girl, without forgetting her. After many years of his captivity he eventually earned freedom and returned
home to his village in Ireland. To his utter surprise, he found his girl, who had never given up her hope of seeing and meeting Richard Joyce once again. To his full joy, he presented her with a ring which he had made for her during his captivity and married her never to be separated again. The tradition of wearing the Irish Claddagh Ring: If the Irish Claddagh ring is worn on the right hand, with the crown turned inward, it is a symbol that your heart is to be occupied by someone. If the same is worn on the same hand with the crown turned outward, it depicts your special commitment to someone you love so dearly. In case you are wearing the ring in the left hand, with the crown turned outward it say ‘LET OUR LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP REIGN FOR EVER, NEVER TO SEPERATED IN LIFE�. In recent times, the Claddagh ring has gained popularity around the world because of its legendary story, and has become one of the favorite choices as a wedding or engagement gift. It is also available in various designs -both for male and female. You can also opt for a Claddagh ring in 14 or 18 carat gold or sterling silver. There are Claddagh rings with diamond and other precious stones in exclusive designs to suit your choice. The Claddagh rings for men are also available, but this ring is slightly heavier than the ring worn by females. The quality of metal and jewels in the ring is guaranteed against quality by the reputed jewelers.
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