| For some men, wedding rings are given to symbolize | | | | friendship way back then, but that symbol suddenly |
| love and devotion to their wife. But to the Irish culture, | | | | changed as time goes, and as people were inspired to |
| rings are more than that. The Claddagh ring or | | | | use it as engagement or wedding rings. These are |
| sometimes spelled as "Claddugh", is a piece of the Irish | | | | precious items that can truly define a woman not just |
| culture that has attracted the attention and respect of | | | | because of gender, but because of their nature-love |
| the world. Not just with its design but the overall impact | | | | and compassion. |
| of the ring. | | | | The ring is emphasized mainly in three figures: the |
| Irish claddagh ring originated during the 17th century in a | | | | heart, hands, and the crown. Each symbol represents |
| small fishing village in Ireland, Claddagh. The tales | | | | a virtue that makes the ring unique in design, meaning, |
| shared regarding the origin of the ring are full of | | | | and essence. The heart is made to represent "love", |
| romance, adventure, and love. There have been | | | | the hands for "friendship", and the crown for "loyalty". |
| several stories told in trying to connect the ring to its | | | | Primarily, the ring is formed by two hands clasping a |
| origins, but still no one knows where exactly did it | | | | heart with a crown laid on top. Combining all these |
| originate. Its origin may still be of great debate today, | | | | elements will create the symbol of the Irish claddagh |
| but what is important is the symbol the ring tries to | | | | ring respected all over the world. Aside from gold and |
| imply. | | | | silver, modern day designs are added with diamond |
| The claddagh ring was used to symbolize more on | | | | cuts to bring more elegance. |