Irish Touch to an Engagement or Wedding Ring

For those who are seeking rings for any occasion, why not consider platinum Claddagh rings?Platinum Claddagh rings can be wonderful rings, fit to meet your needs regardless of what you are looking for in rings.There are a number of reasons for the malleability of the usage for platinum Claddagh rings, and looking into some of these, you too will discover that platinum Claddagh rings could be the ideal rings for you.

Let us first understand what platinum Claddagh rings actually are.Platinum Claddagh rings are Celtic rings that have a fascinating and romantic design.Platinum Claddagh rings design consists of two hands, one on either side of the front of the platinum Claddagh rings, clasping a heart.The heart of platinum Claddagh rings can either be a gem or a heart melded out of the platinum Claddagh rings itself.Sitting atop of this design on platinum Claddagh rings is a crown.

Platinum Claddagh rings did not come into use until the 20th century, but Claddagh rings’ history goes back much further than the use of platinum for platinum Claddagh rings.The hands found on all Claddagh rings, including platinum Claddagh rings, is reputedly said to represent Celtic gods of Ireland of days past.The right hand of the platinum Claddagh rings represents Dagda, the father of the gods who could stop the sun.Danu, or Anu, is represented by the left hand of the platinum Claddagh rings design.The crown of platinum Claddagh rings is Beathauile, who, some say, represents the life of the earth.The more historically verifiable story of platinum Claddagh rings is that they were first made in the Irish fishing town of Claddagh.In 1689, Richard Joyce created the design used in platinum Claddagh rings, as a way of representing his love for his wife.

Either story you choose, the design of platinum Claddagh rings has come to be seen as a man and woman’s hands clasping in friendship, with the heart representing their love and the crown their loyalty.Wearing platinum Claddagh rings on the right hand with the crown facing the finger shows the availability of the wearer for a relationship.If the crown of the platinum Claddagh rings design is away from the finger, however, the bearer is in a serious relationship.Worn on the left hand generally means marriage or engagement, depending on the direction of the crown.With such a romantic history and variety of use for platinum Claddagh rings, it is easily seen why platinum Claddagh rings could be the perfect gift for any occasion.

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