Claddagh Ring

When most people talk of the claddagh, they refer to the claddagh ring. There is a historical relation between the Irish fishing village named claddagh and the claddagh ring. Tracing the history of the claddagh ring takes us back to around 375 years, it was the time of kings and queens and human slavery was rampant. An Irish fisherman named Robert Joyce was captured by pirates and sold as slave to a wealthy goldsmith. Young Robert kept thinking of his beloved who lived in the claddagh village. The hardship and pain of being a slave could not make him forget his beloved. Gradually learning the trade from his master, Robert thought of making something unique for his beloved. Indeed it was the dream of being a free man and being united with his beloved, that gave him the strength to carry on. He started making a ring for her, the ring was an expression of his feelings for her. After a few years Robert Joyce was released from slavery, his dreams had almost come true. His true dream was to meet his beloved and gift her the ring that he had made for her. Robert went back to the pretty claddagh village and was overjoyed to see his beloved, still waiting for him. He gifted the ring to her, the couple were married. The ring was called the claddagh ring, a ring with a humble beginning that, went on to become one of history's most meaningful jewels. The claddagh ring captures the true feelings of a lonely heart that craves to be united. The meaning of the claddagh ring is described by the features of the ring. The heart shows love, love between any two people not necessarily between husband and wife. The hands are extended in friendship and togetherness, could be between friends, a husband and wife or even between a mother and child. The crown on the heart denotes loyalty, in todays world it could mean loyalty between two people.

While the claddagh ring is one of the most respected jewels today, it is hard to imagine the humble beginnings of this historic jewel. The ring is today recognized and worn in almost every country, the meaning and significance of the claddagh ring is not restricted to the geographical boundries of Ireland. The Kaisilver claddagh ring is today regarded as the world's best rendition of this Irish ring. Crafted by some of the finest craftsmen in Thailand, Kaisilver claddagh rings are today worn even in Ireland, the country where the ring originated. By adding a gem stone to the claddagh ring and retaining the original features of the first claddagh ring, Kaisilver has in a way enhanced the meaning of this stunning jewel. You can today proudly wear a gold or sterling silver claddagh ring with your birthstone. Claddagh wedding rings are crafted with diamonds and precious gem stones. The best thing about the claddagh ring is that the meaning is in the features and not the price tag. A gold or silver claddagh ring will therefore have the same degree of significance. It is not just the ladies who wear claddagh rings, sturdy claddagh rings have also been designed for men.

Below are a few exclusive claddagh rings from the Kaisilver collection. Each of these claddagh rings is fully custom made and can be ordered in gold or sterling silver. The gem stone in your claddagh ring can be a birth stone or selected as per your color preference. Good metal weight is provided for ladies and mens claddagh ring, this makes the rings strong and sturdy. The Kaisilver claddagh ring gives equal emphasis to good appearance, good material and longterm durability. You can also order a special occassion ring like a claddagh wedding ring or a claddagh engagement ring. The claddagh ring would make a great mothers ring as the love and togetherness symbolized in this ring could be between a mother and child too. If you prefer to have a claddagh ring without any gem stone, request for a plain claddagh ring where the heart portion is also made of metal. Kaisilver jewellery is custom made in gold or sterling silver and can include gemstones of your choice.

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