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The history of Ireland is such a magical and interesting tale filled with the same characteristics as the history and legends surrounding the Claddagh ring that it may be hard to separate one from the other In picking out some of the parallels, one is reminded that these people love a little mystery in their characters, but the devotion to loyalty and keeping one's word whether in the affairs of the heart is foremost
The history of Claddagh rings is somewhat limited in fact, but it is more fun to review the legends that have grown up around the appearance of this fine example of beautiful craftsmanship representing the themes of loyalty, love, friendship and romance The mystery whether there was actually a prince who loved a commoner so much that he could convince the maiden's father that his motives were honest and trustworthy is one of the interesting versions that have grown up around the origin of the ring
Claddagh Rings - Facts and Legends
Several stories have grown up around the mystique of Claddagh rings Some are obvious legends due to the mystical nature of the tales, yet all have some elements that are probably true or that can be confirmed by known records or facts
Claddagh rings are rich in tradition, but they have also made the transition to the modern world and are popular with people from every walk and class of life The traditions of Claddagh rings have elements that go back to Roman times, but they are best known for their connection to the tiny fishing village near Galway, Ireland
The concept of the Claddagh ring is quite simple, but the implementation of the ring can be quite complicated The simple part of the concept is that the ring represents loyalty to a relationship
Irish jewelry pieces are among the most sought after pieces of jewelry that are available in the market These could now be found in many brick and mortar stores and in various jewelry stores that are available over the Internet
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The Celtic people, or Celts for short, dominated mid and western Europe for a thousand years Now, many of the Celts descendants can be found dispersed in parts of Ireland and the Scottish highlands
Throughout the world, people study the crafts and language to understand a foreign culture Every culture expresses their ideas differently
Traditionally, a wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger (thumb included) of the left hand in many parts of the world This is based on the belief that the Latin name "vena amoris" or "vein of love" ran directly from the heart to this finger
Custom Celtic engagement rings have an impact that many mass market rings lack Many Celtic rings have to be personalized to the eventual ring wearer's size, taste and style
Let's start with a little background about these mysterious Celtic rings and how they came to be known as Claddagh rings
The name Claddagh comes from one of Ireland’s oldest fishing villages just outside Galway City, in the Western part of Ireland
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