What do you think of wearing a claddagh ring as an engagement ring and then a wedding ring? I'm not Irish, but my fiancee is, and I like the symbolism behind it. Do you know anyone who wears one as their engagement/wedding ring?
2007-02-01 13:27:55 · 9 answers · asked by Galoshes 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Well, there are four symbolisms behind the cladagh ring. My mother (we're Irish) gave me a claddagh ring on my 19th birthday and there is ALWAYS a specific way to wear it. If you are using it as an engagement ring make sure that you have the heart facing away from you on your left hand. The heart facing towards you means that you are married, which is also why a very nice claddagh ring (meaning made of gold, platinum, silver, what-have-you and a real stone) can also function as a wedding ring. If your fiance is heavily Irish, or his family is like mine and is heavily Irish and pretty much is a traditional Irish family, its very romantic and I wish more people would do it!
2007-02-01 14:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a great idea; both for tradition and saving money. :) You can Claddaghs which are just the heart or you can also get bands with the Claddagh printed on them. I know people who have done both.
Just make sure the heart is in so no one thinks you are available. :)
2007-02-01 17:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by Cariad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used it as both and my husband chose a Claddagh ring for his wedding band also. You wear it heart facing in to show you're spoken for. I think my niece's hub chose a Claddagh band as well.
Look into Mullingar pewter for wedding party stuff and toast goblets- they also have a gorgeous unity candle set with the Claddagh motif.
2007-02-01 14:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by CYP450 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know anyone who wears it as a wedding/fiance ring, but i think it's a very nice tradition. i persoanlly prefer knotwork rings, but i like the symbolism of the claddagh as well. congrats!!! check this site out for irish traditions!! http://celticcolours.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=13
2007-02-01 13:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by Duelen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is sweet of you to do so, although not traditional I know few people in the past that had done so but they are Irish.
2007-02-01 15:00:49 · answer #5 · answered by trykindness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I"m sure there are a lot of people who do, but regardless if it makes YOU happy that is all that matters.
2007-02-01 13:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by Dawnita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom has one that was her 10th anivesery gift and i love it, i think it's a wonderful idea!
2007-02-02 02:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear what makes you happy.
2007-02-01 15:02:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is it
2007-02-01 14:20:19 · answer #9 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋