Classic Celtic Claddagh Irish Hoop Earrings

With these hands I give You my heart, and crown it with my loyalty.

The Claddagh ring is associated with fidelity, love and romance in Irish culture and unsurprisingly, one of the main legends of the ring comes from a classic love story although there are several different tales attributed to it.

The origins of the ring come from a humble Galway fishing village but it is now one of the most recognizable pieces of jewelry in the world as men and women from dozens of nations eagerly look for the ideal ring to suit their status. The Claddagh ring meaning is all about love, loyalty, and friendship. The two hands represent friendship, a heart symbolizes love and the crown on top is for loyalty. The ring can be worn on different fingers or hands, depending on status. Let's take a closer look at this traditional Irish ring:

    - Two Hands: These are clasped around a heart, the heart hands are a representation of friendship.
    - Heart: A representation of love.
    - A Crown: A representation of loyalty/fidelity.

How To Wear a Claddagh Ring

The Claddagh Ring has been the traditional wedding ring in Irish culture since the 17th century. There are four basic meanings depending on how the ring is worn:

Single: You should wear the ring on your right hand with the heart facing outwards.

Relationship: You should wear it on your right hand with the heart pointed inwards.

Engaged: You wear it on your left hand with the heart pointing outwards.

Married: You wear it on your left hand with the heart facing inward.

14K Yellow Gold Version

Weight: 2.48 G
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Length: 27 mm (1.1 inches)
Width: 25 mm (0.98 inches)
Thickness: 3 mm
Earring Closure: Wire & Clutch
Earring Type: Shrimp / Creole

14K White Gold

Weight: 2.4 G
Metal: 14K White Gold
Length: 16 mm
Width: 4 mm
Feature: Polish
Earring Closure: Wire & Clutch

Sterling Silver

Weight: 3G
Metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Length: 28 mm (1.1 inches)
Width: 25 mm (0.98 inches)
Earring Closure: Wire & Clutch
Earring Type: Shrimp / Creole