Legend has it that the Claddagh symbol was originated by Richard
Joyce, an Irish seafarer, kidnapped by pirates and sold into
slavery in North Africa where he learned the art of goldsmithing.
On his release he returned to his native village of Claddagh
nestled outside the walls of Galway city on the west coast
of Ireland. There he became a master goldsmith and created
the Claddagh design that for centuries was used as a wedding
ring by the local fisher folk.
This traditional Claddagh emblem composed of a crowned heart
supported by two hands still endures today as a symbol of
love, loyalty and friendship, Depending on how the Claddagh
rings are worn they are used as wedding, engagement or friendship
rings. As a wedding ring, it is worn on the left hand, with
the heart pointed inward. As an engagement ring, it is worn
on the right hand, with the heart pointing inward; for friendship,
it is worn on the right hand, heart turned outward.
| |
|
Taking
the essence of the Claddagh emblem I have translated this
evocative image into more natural, elegant lines.
Designer & Goldsmith
 |
The fallerOriginal Claddagh Collection comprises rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, cufflinks
and tie-tacks.
click on the photo to enlarge
18ct white gold earrings
Ref: 2421037
£ 100 - € 120 |
|
|
|
18ct white gold pendant
Ref: 1402004
42cm chain
£ 185 - € 223 |
|
|
|
Platinum earrings
Ref: 4825008
£ 215 - € 259 |
|
|
|
Ladies platinum ring
Ref: 1008002
£ 450 - € 542 |
|
|
|
18ct yellow gold earrings
Ref: 2401122
£ 95 - € 114 |
|
|
|
18ct yellow gold pendant
Ref: 1401008
40cm chain
£ 172 - € 207 |
|
|
|
18ct yellow gold tie-pin
Ref: 3818015
£ 172 - € 207 |
|
|
|
18ct yellow gold bracelet
Ref: 2805130
£ 740 - € 892 |
|
|
|
Petite 18ct yellow gold ring
Ref: 0705004
£ 160 - € 193 |
|
|
|
Ladies 18ct yellow gold ring
Ref: 0705006
£ 180 - € 217 |
|
|
|
Gents 18ct yellow gold ring
Ref: 0705003
£ 240 - € 289 |
|
|
|
Gents 18ct yellow gold ring
Brilliant cut diamond
0.04ct G VS
Ref: 1208006
£ 270 - € 325 |
|
|
|
18ct yellow gold ring
Heart cut green sapphire 1.16ct
Ref: 1208007
£ 400 - € 482 |
|
|
|
18ct yellow gold ring
Heart cut ruby 0.60ct
Ref: 1208009
£ 600 - € 723 |
|
|
|
18ct yellow gold ring
Heart cut emerald 0.69ct
Ref: 1208008
£ 800 - € 964 |
|
|
|
|
