Celtic Engagement Rings

Irish Friendship

Irish Friendship

A Promise of Love with Irish Wedding Ring

There are several of Irish wedding ring consits of Spirals, Triskeles, and Triquetas, Shield Knots and Sun Symbols. Irish Claddagh is the most popular ring by far especially in Ireland. It is also surrounded by a romantic legend that symbolizes friendship, love and loyalty.

The ring is named for an Irish fishing village. The heart represents love, the hands represent friendship, and the crown represents loyalty and fidelity. This ring is worn on the left hand with the heart pointing inward to the wrist but for friendship it is worn on the right hand turned outward.

The legend of the Claddagh begins when Richard Joyce - a fisherman and other crew members were captured by pirates shortly before Joyce was to be married. He was sold into slavery in Algiers and made the property of a goldsmith who taught him the craft of goldsmith.

Then a fisherman became the master of the craft. With is beloved back in Claddagh on his mind he fashioned the first Claddagh ring. In 1698 King Georges III agreed to free all of his subjects. His slave master offered Joyce his daughter in marriage and half of his wealth if he would stay in Algiers.

Joyce refused the offer and instead returned home to Claddagh where he found his love waiting for him. Neither of them had married. Upon discovering this, Joyce gave his love the ring and they were married shortly thereafter.

Irish wedding ring was dubbed the Claddagh because of the village of the designer - Richard Joyce and his Bride were from. The basic design of Irish wedding ring has not changed but now there is more intricacies in the crown, gemstones or jewels can be used to fashion the heart, and the hands are simply hands.

Irish wedding ring can be made of gold, silver or basically any metal. The basic hands holding a crowned heart has never changed. The design is the clasped hands of the 'fede' or faith rings.

These rings date from Roman times and were popular in the middle Ages. The ring is worn now by many to speak to their Irish heritage. The Claddagh tells the story of two lovers who are separated and yet their love and commitment withstood the passage of time.

About the Author

Vita Merisia comes from Bangka Belitung. She has, combined, over 3 years of experience in Wedding. You may want to check out her other guide on Short Wedding Dresses tips and Vera Wang Wedding Dresses guide.

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