The claddagh ring is predated by a group of european finger rings called fede rings.
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Claddagh ring symbolism in irish tradition the claddagh is passed down from mother to the eldest daughter and is kept in the family for generations.
Often worn as an engagement or wedding ring due to the three beautiful symbols of love loyalty friendship in the heart the crown and hands.
During the middle of the 19th century millions of irish people emigrated because of the great famine and travelled thousands of miles on coffin ships.
The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love the heart friendship the hands and loyalty the crown.
In recent years it has been embellished with interlace designs and combined with other celtic and irish symbols but this is a very recent phenomenon that corresponds with the worldwide expansion.
The name fede is derived from the italian phrase mani in fede.
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The majority of these emigrants found their way to north america.
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This unique ring originated in the ancient village of the claddagh in galway ireland and has become famous worldwide for the sentiment that it conveys as well as for its unique appearance.
Story of the irish claddagh ring the claddagh is a traditional irish ring exchanged as a token of love.
Claddagh ring meaning the claddagh s distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart and usually surmounted by a crown.
Towards the end of the 20th century there was an explosion of interest in the claddagh ring citation needed both as jewelry and as an icon of irish heritage.
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The claddagh ring is a variation on the fede ring while the hands heart and crown motif was used in england in the early 18th century.
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Claddagh rings were originally worn in the village of the claddagh and their traditional purpose at that time was to show marital status.
Claddagh rings are a beautiful symbol of love and affection for another.
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With your two hands give someone special your heart and crown it with your loyalty.