What is a Claddagh Ring?

A beloved symbol of love as well as Irish heritage, the Claddagh ring represents love, loyalty, and friendship. The two hands represent friendship, the heart symbolizes love and the crown above stands for loyalty. But this charming token has a very rich history and a lot of ore attached to it. Coraline gives you a run-down of it all including...
How do you wear a Claddagh Ring?
What does a claddagh ring signify?
What is the true meaning of the Claddagh Ring?
Is the Claddagh Ring religious?
Who gives you a Claddagh Ring?
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[@blacksmith67]

Excellent presentation. Before we were married, I took my wife into a shop and bought her a claddagh just so I could get her ring size for a diamond engagement ring. I told her of the significance and she asked if I had one. I didn't. She was so pleased with it that she insisted on buying the largest claddagh they had and having it resized up for me. She ended up spending five times what I paid and she couldn't be dissuaded. Going on 17 years married and the love is still strong as ever. 🤝❤👑

[@thedazzlingape2006]

I recently made one, spend about 1000 euro of tools and another 1000 for the gold, took me a lot of work and recastings but I got one to hand off now now I just need to find a girlfriend or boyfriend...seems a bit backwards but...I figured its easier to spend some months making the ring than it is to find someone worthy to give it too. and now, the longer I carry it with me, the stronger it's significance will become when I hand it to my love.

[@christinamarti4441]

Years ago I found one I was at a store in Chicago I retuned it to security gave them my number 2 weeks later a lady called me it was her grandmothers ring she was very great full so glad I made her happy ♥️🍀

[@susanwhorton5555]

My husband bought me my Claddagh ring when we were in Galway in 2012. It's a sweet memory!

[@LoreleiCatherine]

I bought myself a claddagh ring with a mysterious topaz on it after losing the silver one I had. I was an addict and dealt with ED’s while I had my first ring. I lost it shortly after deciding to begin my healing journey in recovery. I had always worn it turned inwards thinking I was closed off to the world emotionally. When I bought myself the new one it was when I finally began to love myself again and it’s been a symbol of self love and being a friend to myself. I had it turned inwards until the other day. I’ve met someone who I’ve connected with in a way I never thought possible, so I turned it outwards as a symbol of my heart being open to him. Also, love the Buffy scene at the end! 😂 I always think of that when I see a claddagh ring!

[@irishcountrygirl78]

Never buy yourself a Claddagh. That's the rule around our folklore. Unlucky. ❤

[@firebirdblue02]

I bought the Claddagh cross necklace today. Even though I'm single and it being bad luck I'm Irish on my father's side, visited Ireland and most importantly I was in love once. I was in a traumatic motorcycle accident after the breakup and spent almost 3 years recovering, building strength back in my arms, rediscovering myself and finding who I am as an individual through self growth. I've since moved on and will keep this necklace as a reminder of how deeply I can love someone and that I will find love again and not become bitter from past experiences because the right one will show up in my life and I will give all 3 of what the ring represents to her.

[@megangaukroger4195]

My father gifted one of these rings to befit our Irish Heritage but I had lost it until recently. What made finding the ring more special was that my father died almost 5 years ago and the ring now takes pride of place on my right ring finger with the heart facing out

[@richiethemage2646]

Brilliant. Well researched. I didn't know this.

[@adudewithachannellifeisgoo4566]

I was loving that video until the end where they told me I’m gonna be doomed for buying myself a ring 😂

[@thomaspatton4401]

Is this your first video Coraline? If it is you did a fine job, Keep up the good work. Rocky and Eric know good talent when they see it. Kudos guys!!!

[@marthahernandezmobilemassa1577]

The Clara has always spoke to me as a symbol of truth in heart, and the fact that two people were holding it to me at symbolized true love I couldn’t remember if it was just a heart, or there was a crown included for the crown was in the center but I did have some sort of memory of it, and a feeling that it was to show that your heart was taken. I love it because it’s a symbol of Irish tradition and I have 17% Irish so I’m looking for one. I don’t believe that it’s bad luck to get yourself one. I think it’s good luck!

[@philiptruitt]

Very good!

[@edgeriderrocks8997]

Very interesting about great presentation.

[@dylandoocey1713]

That was useful thank you

[@dotty7789]

I got one for myself but ended up getting a size too big. I kept it on my necklace as I loved the deisgn so much. I'm now in a relationship and I had my boyfriend try on the ring on one of our first dates when I explained the meanings of the orientations. It fits him perfectly and we are really happy together. He has a bit of Irish heritage too, I think the ring was waiting for him haha!

[@irishcountrygirl78]

Curse lifted, now he had to keep it 😂😂

[@KPP365]

Thank you

[@toyintoy]

I have always been drawn to this ring

[@ernestzelnick6908]

My wife and I have claddagh rings we wear as our wedding bands. When I got them for my wife and I. I had to teach her how to wear it. She was clueless as to meaning and placement. Very well put. I knew about different placement on the hands, but didn't know the whole story.

[@REDEMPtZION316]

I purchased one of these from my hopefully soon to be fiance the ring was made in Ireland and I plan to give it to her on the 4th of July and we are in the US Boston. Thank you for sharing this video 🤝💙

[@jessehernandez841]

Before I placed an order for two rings I figured I need to understand what I'm ordering. This video helped me understand more about these rings as the well I call her wife since we've been together for 12 plus years never going to marry but remain committed to each other, we've been through some rough times but always make it through so I think it is time I surprise her with a ring to symbolize our faith thank you

[@rachelmulveen2314]

This is such a lovely love story i have a lovely sliver claddgh ring I am wearing my claddgh ring on the left hand side of the me my boyfriend has bought me a ring calling it a friendship ring I have never seen the ring he has bought me yet i gave my boyfriend my ring size also and I gave my boyfriend a claddgh ring also i love being a new engaged this year only this has bought tears in my eyes my mum gave it to my claddgh ring from the jewellery family i come from but I love my claddgh ring i am from Ireland 🇮🇪 thanks for the video 📹 love it

[@jagermeister6x9]

Wife and I recently bought Claddagh rings. We picked each others thus not incurring bad luck and our shared saying engraved on the inside.. Forever and Always for her, Always and Forever on mine. We'd considered buying each other one for ages and never got around to it until recently, which "coincidentally" wink, happened to also be on the the week of our 30th anniversary. Good timing, I'd say.. Almost like it was planned.

[@DarkKnight-q2d]

I bought this for the woman I love the most in my life. The woman i plan on marrying. My best friend. The heart is a heart cage and inside the heart has our two birthstones.

[@khadijadevitt954]

Both of my grandfathers are full Irish. And I have always been drawn to Ireland and Irish culture.

[@M_DZ]

I'm Algerian and I'm going to buy them for my wife and myself

[@irishcountrygirl78]

You should her buy one for you. Do not buy a Claddagh for yourself.

[@jasdyer180]

I'm thinking about getting this for my boyfriend. By the time I give it to him we would be together for over 6 months. I plan on given it to him on New Year's Day.

[@tommiehoff3863]

hi and yes i wear a claddagh ring for our marrages we love it and we love ireland tom and diana

[@main_frame]

I’m excited to get mine that I won on an auction. It’s 14k stamped jcf. Would love to know more about it. One description said from the 1700s

[@nadiradutt8470]

MY MOTHER BOUGHT ME A SET OF THEM I KNEW THIS THANK YOU

[@LullabiesofAlaura]

I have one my auntie give me one on my 13 birthday because she had one and I loved it the moment I saw it on her hand when I was six.

[@tireachan6178]

She looks like a girl I went to school with. Definitely has Gaelic heritage. Nice explanation of The Claddagh

[@maximilianolimamoreira5002]

yeah,but people say that,red hair being associated with celts,is a stereotype,they were most black haired.

[@linda-xy1rz]

You didn't mention it was made in Algeria 🇩🇿

[@Yuneed2no]

She did though

[@kendalljackson8114]

By an Irish slave

[@rachelmulveen2314]

I have a sliver claddgh ring on the left hand side hand out of me are these engagement ring

[@mikerieger1034]

I just got my self one by mail

[@rachelmulveen2314]

Thanks for your video I love my claddgh ring i welcome one on my left hand side out of me I gave my boyfriend a claddgh ring a sliver one I have he has a friendship ring 💍 bought for me that you so much for it

[@mikerieger1034]

My grandfather and grandmother came from over there

[@mechellturner3915]

Was my daughter's Engagement ring.

[@samjill5427]

I love the video .I just brought a lovely cladder ring in sliver as a treat to my self as am pregnant and wanted to treat my self .plus the ring design caught my eye when I was younger at school saw in a flim and always wanted one. But am now worried to wear it because been told u shouldn't buy it for urself know I feel like I waste my money .pls can u tell me is it ok to wear if u buy it ur self

[@samjill5427]

@Megan Dawn thank you hun didn't want to get rid of it

[@widowrumstrypze9705]

You bought it for your BABY, so it's a gift, lol! Congratulations, Mommy!

[@louisenarducci938]

I love my cladagh ring. Do they make Necklaces

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Absolutely! www.usakilts.com/women-and-children/women-s-boutique/jewelry.html

[@thebelfastvikingmartinbrow3603]

Have you not already explained this ???

[@augustuscaesar2673]

Who is she? I like her 😍

[@user-eg3yq5hr3y]

Similar to Tatar jewelry

[@Ghorum]

My girlfriend gave a ring like this to me that matches the one she has been wearing since she was a teenager. Well shit I was going to marry her before but now I'll never worry about her answer when I propose.

[@hakimbenzerbenzer1699]

I am Algerian and this ring is Algerian by design at the beginning of the eighteenth century

[@Theplaided1s]

Je ne crois pas, 17eme ciecle viens devant le 18eme.

[@bitaliasira4482]

❤La bague est d'origine algérienne

[@kendalljackson8114]

Created by an Irish slave living in Algeria

[@irishcountrygirl78]

The Claddagh is Irish. "The original Claddagh ring is said to have been invented by Richard Joyce, a silversmith. from Galway circa 1700." Designed by an Irish man from Galway.

[@revenger8744]

It has some algerian vibes to it

[@moadsoloman238]

You should to be thanks the Algerian pirate, lol

[@rachelmulveen2314]

My mum gave me my claddgh ring i come from a jewellery family and she got it in our jewellery shop my family members owned in mayo

[@banjobonesmama9865]

I was just given one last night ❤

[@dynafxd1]

In the early 1700's the jesuit preists gave the indians these rings with an arch replacing the crown symbolising a rainbow in an effort to convert the indians. samples were found at Ft. Michalamacanac excavation.

[@Ggdivhjkjl]

In a society without a coming of age ceremony, I think this tradition could be very beneficial to young ladies.

[@belltale442]

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[@belltale442]

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