These Claddagh rings are crafted by the master jewelers at Fadó Ireland and are available in sizes 4 through 9. The Maid Claddagh ring differs from the ladies heavy Claddagh ring in that the head on the Claddagh is smaller and more delicate. They are often given to children.
The Claddagh Ring
The Irish Claddagh Rings are probably the most culturally rich pieces of jewelry ever recorded in history. The meaning, significance and history of the Claddagh ring has a rich ancient past that dates back to over 300 years.A small fishing village in Galway, Ireland called the Claddagh was where the tradition of the Claddagh rings first started. The word Claddagh itself comes from the Irish term 'An Cladach' that means a 'flat stony shore'. The crown symbolizes Loyalty, the heart - Love and the hands represent Friendship.
The meaning and significance of the Claddagh ring is not just in the crown, heart and clasping hands, it also extends to the hand on which the ring is worn and the direction in which the crown on the ring points. Traditionally, in the case of a married or engaged person, Claddagh rings are worn on the left hand with the crown pointing towards the heart. For a person willing to consider love, the ring is traditionally worn on the right hand with the crown pointing away from the heart.
About The Makers
Fadó is an Irish company that specialize in Celtic and contemporary Irish jewelry. Fadó jewelry is hall marked at Dublin Assay Office, Dublin Castle, Ireland - Your guarantee of the fineness of the product. Each piece of jewelery is hand crafted in our workshops with meticulous attention to detail by our master craftsmen
