Ring
The Claddagh Ring
“Hand on my heart to the grave and past it.”
This ring is a solid handmade ring available in both silver and gold; other options are available on request. The ring features a heart for love held by two hands; these hands are to represent a relationship, one of which is half bone to show the love for one’s soulmate to the grave and beyond, and the crown on top is for loyalty. This is a little spin on an Irish classic with a Serpent Cove feel.
Small Moth is 16mm x 48
The Claddagh Ring
Lámh ar mo chroí go dtí an uaigh agus anuas é.
Packaging
The ring comes in a sustainably sourced wooden box as well as the Serpent Cove treasure chest with all its Cove trinkets. Standard postage within Australia included, express and international postage available at an additional cost.
Story
The claddagh ring has its origins in the 17th century, said to come from Claddagh, a small village in Galway. For hundreds of years, people have worn these rings as engagement rings, commitment rings, and expressions of love. It’s got many ways you can wear it, which show expressions of your relationship status.
On the right hand, with the heart’s point facing the fingertips, the wearer is single and may be seeking love.
On the right hand, with the heart’s point facing the wrist, the wearer is in a relationship; someone has “captured their heart.”
On the left ring finger, with the heart’s point facing the fingertips, the wearer is engaged.
On the left ring finger, with the heart’s point facing the wrist, the wearer is married.
Inspiration
I normally like to have a story or a tale with the pieces I make but I don’t really have one for a Claddagh ring so I found this poem written by someone in my family that I found and thought fitting.
”The love they have has spread through time and space for it was one of the first. Through lifetimes they come together and spin out to run parallel in the next but always connected. This lifetime they have clipped and connected but like ships in the night they pass, only the rings of the claddagh do they have, held in their hand and put on the chests as night, they know they will see each other again for the ring is on tight.”
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