Saturday, February 12, 2011

Jewelry Claddagh

Jewelry Claddagh

Sterling silver Claddagh jewelry is one of the most popular sub categories of Irish jewelry.

Because Claddagh jewelry often has Celtic knot influences Claddagh jewelry is very popular in Celtic jewelry, especially as Celtic wedding rings. to understand why a Claddagh ring would be used as a Celtic wedding ring look at the Claddagh ring meaning.



Many other types of Claddagh jewelry are favorite sub categories in the Celtic jewelry genre.

Claddagh Jewelry

The Irish Claddagh is the foundation of Claddagh jewelry.



The Claddagh symbol consists of a pair of hands the represent friendship. The Claddaghsymbol also consists of a heart being heald by the pair of hands. The heart means love. The crown being worn by the heart represents loyality and fidelity.



The most common way to wear a piece of Claddagh jewelry is with the Claddagh ring. But it isn't the only way. Within the genre of Claddagh jewelry is Claddagh necklaces, Claddagh charms, Claddagh pendants and CLaddagh earrings.

Here is a list of the various elements of Claddagh Jewelry:

 Claddagh Necklaces












 

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