The Claddagh as we know it today with its crowned heart supported by two opened hands symbolizes the trinity of "Love, Loyalty, and Friendship".

Legend has it that the Claddagh symbol was created by Richard Joyce, a Galway seafarer kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in North Africa, where he learned the art of goldsmithing. When he was released, nothing could keep him from his beloved Galway, where he returned to become a master goldsmith and created the Claddagh ring. For centuries this was used as a wedding ring by the fisher folk of Claddagh Village, which was nestled outside the walls of Galway City in the west of Ireland.

Claddagh rings are still worn as wedding, engagement, or friendship rings.

The picturesque village of Claddagh has gone, yet the legend lives on as fresh as true love, and will never die so long as the Claddagh is worn.

Worn on the right hand with the heart pointing outwards, the wearer's heart is available.
Worn on the right hand with the heart pointing inwards (towards your own heart) a love is being considered.
Worn on the left hand with the heart pointing inwards, the wearer has found true love.

How to determine ring size:

Wedding bands are custom ordered and are exchangeable for a size correction only. Please have your ring finger professionally sized. Rings that require wide ring are indicated as such (wide sizing advised).