The meaning behind January’s Claddagh birthstone ring: garnet The iconic Irish Claddagh represents love, loyalty, and friendship, while the garnet symbolizes protection.

The Claddagh ring, which originated in its namesake fishing village in Galway, Ireland, can be traced back to the 17th century.Legend has it that Richard Joyce, a local silversmith, crafted the ...

As we speak, Sweetman receives another order for a Claddagh, from a customer in Japan. “It’s a ring people buy for themselves,” she says.