Ireland’s Claddagh ring has gained worldwide attention, following news that newly wed rap star Kanye West purchased a sterling silver traditional ring for his wife Kim Kardashian just before leaving Ireland. Kanye is reported to have presented the sterling silver traditional Claddagh ring to his television star wife as a memento of their Irish honeymoon, shortly before boarding their private plane at Cork airport. The romantic gesture from the musician had additional poignancy for the couple as the mother of Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner had been presented with a similar ring by her husband Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner when they had their honeymoon in Ireland. The world’s media has been reporting on the Irish honeymoon of two of the world’s biggest stars. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were reported to have gone mountain biking in the Ballyhoura mountains on the Cork-Limerick border and toured scenic parts of Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Laois. The Claddagh Ring has been a symbol of love, loyalty and friendship since the mid-1600s. Kim and Kanye will have been told of the tradition that wearing the Claddagh on the left hand, but with the heart facing in towards your own heart, lets others know you are married. You can purchase your very own traditional silver Claddagh Ring, just like Kim’s here at Rings from Ireland.