Dive into the process of making a custom claw ring designed specifically for a red garnet stone. As we know, gemstones from ...

A bitter dispute between two brothers in the family behind the business which makes world famous Claddagh rings has flared up again in a new row over ownership of a Spanish villa worth €969,000 ...

A Claddagh ring breaking or falling off and getting lost means you were wearing it on the wrong hand, ie. getting engaged/married, or that the wrong person bought it for you. That being said, none of ...

April 08, 2025 at 6:00am BST. The Claddagh ring has long been an Irish symbol, with its heart, hands, and crown worn as a symbol of love, friendship, and loyalty.

For those unfamiliar with the Claddagh ring’s meaning, the hands, which grasp a crowned heart, are meant to signify love, loyalty, and friendship. How you wear the traditional Irish design can ...

The Claddagh ring’s three main elements represent love (heart), friendship (hands), and loyalty (crown). Together, they mean to symbolise a powerful message of commitment and enduring affection.

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.