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 ...

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

Claddagh Jewellers, at the heart of Galway city in the west of Ireland, will be gifting one of IrishCentral's lucky readers with a Claddagh ring from their natural birthstone collection!