Ireland’s Claddagh ring continues to be one of the most evocative symbols of the history of the country. Here are four occasions when a Claddagh Ring is a great choice:
Birthday
A Claddagh ring embellished with the birthstone of that month is a beautifully individual gift to give. From January’s crimson garnet, through to the amethyst that represents February and the aquamarine of March, the stones are worked in beautifully to the heart shape within the Claddagh.
Those with an April birthday are lucky to have the diamond to represent their month, although in modern times cubic zirconia is also a popular choice. May is the emerald and June has the more unusual alexandrite stone. July, August and September are represented by ruby, peridot and blue sapphire respectively. October birthdays can enjoy the exotic pink tourmaline and the birthstones for November and December are citrine and blue topaz.
Anniversary
Since the mid 1600s, the Claddagh ring has been a symbol of love, loyalty and friendship and has become famous all over the world. The heart is set at the center and is the symbol of love. It is topped with a crown to symbolize loyalty and surrounded by hands showing friendship.
A Claddagh is a suitable choice to celebrate a wedding or special anniversary whether in silver, yellow gold, white gold or even two tone. There are matching earrings and pendants also to make a set and to showcase the ring perfectly.
Engagement
Choosing an engagement ring takes time and a lot of research. Whether you or your intended fiance have Irish or Celtic roots or whether the romantic story of the Claddagh just captivates you, then there are a range of really stunning Claddagh rings incorporating precious stones from emeralds to sapphires to the more traditional diamonds.
Wedding
A wedding band doesn’t have to be without embellishment and whether your style and that of your partner is traditional or more contemporary or pared back, a Claddagh can be incorporated in to the band in a subtle or in a more distinctive way. Diamonds can be embedded throughout the ring for that extra sparkle!
Let love and friendship reign with the Claddagh – no matter what the occasion.