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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
Shop for Clasped Hands Ring on 1stDibs
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
14K Hands Locket Gold Love Heart Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
hand-etched "I love you". When the ring is closed, only the two clasped hands are visible.
Gold Purity
Category
2010s American Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chain Ring Oval
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
A unique ring from the Kent Raible 'Studio Collection'! This ring features the Raible classic gold
Category
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Pal Kepenyes Bronze Brutalist Ring
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Wallkill, NY
Pal Kepenyes Ring with hand clasping polished red agate stone. Stunning workmanship on this hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Modernist Fashion Rings
Materials
Agate, Bronze
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
Late 18th Century Gold Jewish Wedding Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
symbolism of clasped hands or a heart on a betrothal or wedding ring is a Western European tradition, but
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
