History of the Claddagh: FRIENDSHIP ~ LOVE ~ LOYALTY "There are many stories about the Claddagh. Claddagh itself refers to a small fishing village just near Galway city. The Claddagh ring in this area. The ring has a design of a heart being encircled by a pair of delicate hands with a crown above the heart. In earlier times this design was the symbol of the "Fishing Kings of Claddagh" meaning 'in love and friendship let us reign'. In the 17th century the symbol was first depicted on a ring which became the fashionable exchange of friends or lovers. In marriage the heart was worn towards the wrist. If you were not married you would wear it towards your fingertips. |
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| St. Patrick's Claddagh 14k Gold Charm Appx. Wgt: 3.0 gr. Dia: 1" | | | St Patrick's Claddagh 14k Gold Charm Appx. Wgt: 1.9 gr. Dia: 3/4" | | | St. Patrick's Claddah 14k Gold Charm Appx. Wgt: 2.1 gr. Dia: 9/16" | |||
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| St. Patrick's Claddagh 14k Gold Charm Appx. Wgt: 1.4 gr. Dia: 7/16" | | | St. Patrick's Claddagh 14k Gold Charm Appx. Wgt: 4.6 gr. Size: 1-1/2" x 3/4" | | | St. Patrick's Claddah 14k Gold Charm Appx. Wgt: 2.4 gr. Size: 1" x 1/2" | |||
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