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Legend has it the Claddagh symbol was originated by Richard Joyce. A Galway seafarer kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in North Africa where he learned the art of Goldsmith.
When he was released, nothing could keep him from his beloved Galway where he returned to become a master goldsmith and where he created the Claddagh ring. For centuries this was used as a wedding ring by the fisher folk of Claddagh village. Which nestled outside the walls of Galway City in the west of Ireland. Claddagh rings are still worn as friendship, Engagement or wedding rings depending on how they are worn. |
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Friendship: by placing the ring on your right hand.
Engagement: by placing the ring on the third finger of your left hand and with the heart pointing outwards.
Wedding: Represented by placing the ring on the third finger on your left hand with the heart pointing inwards towards your heart. |
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Inspired by the Ardagh Chalice, the Celtic Warrior Shield Wedding bands form part of the Celtic Warrior Shield Collection.
The Ardagh Chalice, a priceless artefact housed the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, was discovered in 1868 in a ring fort in Ardagh, Co Limerick, Ireland. |
The Ardagh Chalice is finest example of eighth century metalwork ever to be discovered. The gold filigree band that encircles the Chalice is Composed of shield decorations and is the heart of the design behind the Celtic Warrior Collection. |
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The Lovers Knot design is attributted to sailors and seafarers would would weave the knot with two pieces of rope to give to Sweethearts as memento's.
This same knot was likely to adorn a Celtic Shield, the points of the square, a plea to the Gods of the four corners of the Earth for protection, also called “St Hans Cross,” or the “Earth Square”.... |
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