The Claddagh rings consists of two hands holding between them, or presenting, a heart. Over the heart is a design representing a crown or fleur de lis. The phrase or posy, that usually accompanies the ring is: "Let love and friendship reign."

The original expression which accompanied the passage of the "Claddagh" was: "With these hands I give you my heart and I crown it with my love."

There is an old tradition in Ireland that goes with wearing a Claddagh ring. If you wear your Claddagh ring with the heart facing outwards it means that your heart is available. If you were the Claddagh Ring with the heart facing inwards it means that your heart has already been taken by someone.

Also it is said that a Dublin version of Claddagh Rings appeared about 100 years ago with two Hearts and two hands and No Crown. This is the Fenian Claddagh ring

It is daily growing in popularity because of its unique design, its peculiar history, its sentimental appeal and its close association with the ancient Claddagh of Galway.

Of course The Claddagh is becoming very popular in Celtic jewelry and Irish jewelry. Claddagh designs are available also in earrings, brooches, pocket watches and beautiful pendants. You can find all these pieces on our Claddagh Jewelry area.

For more information on the history behind the Claddagh Ring - please take read our Claddagh History page for more information about the background of this very unique ring

See our range of Claddagh Wedding Rings and Claddagh Rings we also have a wide range of Claddagh Jewelry

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