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Claddagh Rings

Being of Irish background I thought it would be fun to give some cool facts about Claddagh traditional Irish rings.  The Claddagh has been known to be given in friendship along with as a wedding ring.  The design originated in the Irish fishing settlement of Claddagh, located just outside the city of Galway. The ring was first produced in the seventeen hundreds during the time in power of Queen Mary II, though history shows the design are much older.

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Ring History

Ancient History
The ancient Roman's called their engagement ring the betrothal (Truth) ring. The Romans were the first to wear the ring on the third finger of the left hand.
This surviving tradition seems to stem from the Egyptian belief that the vein from this finger leads straight to the heart. It's thought that the Romans were the first to start inscribing or engraving their rings.

The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages and the Gimmal or "bond" ring was invented, but it's doubtful that this was an engagement ring design. However, sapphires, emeralds and rubies would have been the norm for those who could afford them.

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