The Claddagh: Irish Symbol of
Abiding Love
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Irish legend, it was the 1690s in Claddagh, a small fishing village in county Galway, Ireland. A man named Richard Joyce
presented the Claddagh wedding ring he designed, to his true love and they were
married.
Perhaps
you’ve seen the design: it is two hands holding a heart with a crown on top.
The
symbolism is all most people desire in a mate; the hands are for friendship, the heart for love and the crown signifies loyalty.
When worn on the right hand
with the heart pointed out, it means you’re looking. The heart pointing in on
the right hand means engagement or promise.
When the heart point faces in, on the left
hand ring finger, it symbolizes marriage.
You don’t have to go all the
way to Galway like I did. Just go to the
Claddagh Jewelers website: Claddaghjewellers.com where you can get more
information and order an array of Claddagh jewelry. Surprise your sweetheart
with a Claddagh ring. It’s the ultimate romantic gesture.
RK
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