Sterling Silver Claddagh Ring

The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring given as a gift of love as a wedding ring. The ring was first produced in the 17th century during the reign of Queen Mary II. The design and customs that the ring originate from is the Irish fishing village of Claddagh.
A Claddagh ring has very distinct features including two hands holding a heart usually with a crown resting on the heart. The features of this ring offer symbolisms of the qualities of true love; love (the heart), friendship (the hands) and loyalty (the crown). When the Claddagh ring is given to the bride during the wedding ceremony the presentation of the ring is usually follow by these words, "With this crown, I give my loyalty, with these hands, I offer my service, with this heart, I give you mine".  The Claddagh ring is also used is to convey the wearer’s availability or lack of. The ring is worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward to show that the wearer is not romantically linked but is looking for love. When turned inwards, it is shown that the wearer is in a relationship, or their heart has been "captured"; the heart points down the arm and into the veins which lead to the wearer's heart. The ring worn on the left hand with the heart facing outward shows the wearer is engaged; turned inward indicates the wearer is married.
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