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What is a claddagh ring and what does it mean?
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The claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring originating from the village of Galway. It is a ring that is cut to form two clasped hands, heart and crown — representing friendship, love and loyalty respectively. Find a collection of claddagh rings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands
Located in Stamford, CT
oval shaped intaglio"dextrarum lunctio" on the carnelian. This translates to clasped hands. Each hand
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 22k Gold
C1850 Hands Clasping Heart Fede Ring w carved enamel star
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Our 18K fede ring reveals two delicately carved hands coming together clasping a bejeweled heart
Category
Antique 1850s British Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
HM London 1970 Irish Claddagh Hand Clasping Heart Ring, size 10
Located in Baltimore, MD
and part of a motif of rings called Fede rings, Italian for "faith", or mani in fede, "hands joined in
Category
Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings
Materials
9k Gold
Gold Ring With Clasped Hands Amethyst Cameo 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
A cameo a pair of clasped hands in amethyst in gold collet settings.
The size cameo is 11mm x 9mm
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Signet Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sculptural Adam & Eve Paradise Ring
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully powerful erotic ring. The sculptural form portraying Adam & Eve clasping hands
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Peridot, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Fede Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring is a name for a ring featuring clasped hands symbolizing love, friendship or betrothal. Such a
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
