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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
We are proud to show this circular hoop of 22 Kt gold, with coiling around the shoulders, sets an oval shaped intaglio"dextrarum lunctio" on the carnelian. This translates to clasped...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 22k Gold
HM London 1970 Irish Claddagh Hand Clasping Heart Ring, size 10
Located in Baltimore, MD
The Irish Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring originating from the fishing village of Galway and part of a motif of rings called Fede rings, Italian for "faith", or mani in fed...
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Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings
Materials
9k Gold
Sculptural Adam & Eve Paradise Ring
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully powerful erotic ring. The sculptural form portraying Adam & Eve clasping hands symbolizing original love.
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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
A Fede ring is a name for a ring featuring clasped hands symbolizing love, friendship or betrothal.
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Hand-Knotted Baroque Pearl Necklace with Vintage 14K Bolt Ring Clasp, 17.7 inch
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Hand-knotted in our Amsterdam boutique, this pearl necklace is made of the most exceptional baroque pearls and finished with a statement sized 14 karat yellow gold large bolt ring cl...
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2010s Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
