You know the claddagh ring? it is said that it comes and is designed in Claddagh and that it is originally Irish but lately I have heard that is was not and was designed by some country in scandinavia and fiven as a gift to someone Irish. Any help?is it still a symbol of love loyalty and friendship?
2007-03-17 10:50:03 · 7 answers · asked by vixen_rabbit 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The claddagh apparently comes from an old story of a king in love with a young maiden, it symbolizes the offering of his hands, his heart, and his crown. Was there ever a king in ireland? Possibly just a myth.
2007-03-17 11:10:20 · answer #1 · answered by SAR13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditional Claddagh ring was given in friendship or worn as a wedding ring, the design and customs originate from the Irish fishing village of Claddagh located just outside the old walls of the city of Gallway, first produced in the 17th century during the reign of queen Mary II, though elements of the design are much older.
I hope this helps.
2007-03-18 05:56:00 · answer #2 · answered by Big wullie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it originates from Co.Galway in ireland. It has to do with what way you wear it on your finger, if the heart is pointing away it means you are searching for love and if its pointing in it means you have a partner..(of it could be the other way around) but I come from Ireland and have always got the impression so has the claddagh.
2007-03-17 18:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by SH2007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The claddagh ring originates from Galway, Ireland and can be used an an engagement and wedding ring.
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2007-03-17 23:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by Galoshes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always thought a claddagh ring was an irish engagement ring.
2007-03-17 17:53:37 · answer #5 · answered by onlyme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is sometimes used as a wedding ring, an engagement ring, or a friendship ring. Depending on the finger it's worn on, and the direction it faces, it can even indicate whether or not one is available for a new romance.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claddagh_Ring
2007-03-17 17:57:30 · answer #6 · answered by Joni DaNerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.claddagh.com/
http://www.potgold.com/claddagh.htm
everything i found says it Irish
2007-03-17 17:57:03 · answer #7 · answered by tuppenybitz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋