Claddagh Ring
The World's Best Rendition Of The Irish Claddagh Ring
Custom Claddagh Rings In Gold and Sterling Silver
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It does not matter whether you wear a gold claddagh ring or a claddagh ring in sterling silver, the meaning of the legendary Irish ring does not change. Kaisilver has further enhanced the meaning of the ring by including a gemstone of your choice in the Claddagh ring. You can thus order the Irish Claddagh ring as a birthstone ring and one of the finest birthstone rings that you can find. The heart shaped center gemstone also makes the ring very suitable for a valentine's ring and a ring to mark an anniversary or any other special occassion.
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Story Of The Irish Claddagh Ring.
The history of the Claddagh ring can be found in the most popular Irish folklore that traces the origin of this Irish ring. Over 300 years ago, there lived a humble fisherman by the name of Robert Joyce in a small fishing village in Ireland. The fishing village was called Claddagh and it was abundant in natural beauty. One day the boat that Robert Joyce was sailing in was attacked by pirates and all those aboard were taken captive and sold as slaves. Robert himself was sold as a slave to a rich goldsmith and worked for his master for few years. During his tenure as a slave he learnt the trade from his master and slowly became skilled in the work that was given to him. While living through the harsh life as a slave Robert Joyce always remembered his beloved who was left behind in the Claddagh fishing village. Keeping his feelings to himself he started making a ring for his beloved and hoped that freedom from slavery would one day allow him to be united with his beloved.
A few years later Robert Joyce was released from slavery and soon returned to the Claddagh fishing village. He met his beloved and gave her the ring that he had made during his tenure as a slave. The couple were soon married and the ring went on to become one of history's most meaningful jewels. This is the most believed origin of the Irish Claddagh ring and few believed that a ring with such a humble beginning would one day impress the whole world and be worn in countries far away from Ireland.
The difficult circumstances under which the first Irish Claddagh ring was made adds to the significance of the ring. The ring has certain features that make it one of the most meaningful jewels in history. The heart shaped center of the Claddagh ring denotes love and the hands clasping the heart extend out in friendship and togetherness. Finally, the crown on the heart shows loyalty. The qualities of love, friendship and loyalty have become all the more relevant in today's materialistic world where money and power have become man's most valuable posessions. The Claddagh ring belongs to a group of rings referred to as the faith rings and is today worn by people in almost every part of the globe.
Kaisilver creates the world's best rendition of the Irish Claddagh ring and has also included a gemstone in the design. The gemstone can be made to match the birthstone of the owner of the ring and this adds even more significance to the ring. The Claddagh ring is one of the most popular Irish wedding rings and is traditionally passed on from the mother to her daughter on the daughter's wedding day.
Design Variations For The Claddagh Ring.
The earlier Claddagh rings were made in sterling silver and without any gemstones. The front portion of these silver Claddagh rings were shaped like a heart. As the popularity and fame of this Irish Claddagh ring increased, gold Claddagh rings started to be produced and once again early gold Claddagh ring designs did not include gemstones in the ring. Kaisilver was the first to introduce high end Claddagh rings with a complete range of gemstone choices. Every Kaisilver Claddagh ring is handled by some of the finest craftsmen and artisans and mass production is not done.
Around 200 years after the first Irish Claddagh ring was made, a modified version of the Claddagh ring became popular and this included two hearts in the ring. The ring is popular with middle age buyers even today and is referred to as the 'two hearts claddagh ring'. You will occassionaly come across a Claddagh ring with no crown above the heart. This is not a Claddagh ring in the true sense as the three most important features of the Claddagh ring are the heart, hands and the crown on the heart.
Today Claddagh rings are made with just about any gemstone that you can think of. Lower priced gemstones like blue topaz, citrine, amethyst, peridot, jade, onyx etc are popular for the medium priced Claddagh rings in both sterling silver and gold. For those with a slightly higher budget, gemstones in the medium price range offer excellent options and include Claddagh rings with aquamarine, green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, iolite, white opal, fire opal etc. When it comes to the higher priced gemstones like rubies, sapphires, emeralds and tanzanite, different grades of gemstones are available and prices vary quite significantly across different grades. You can choose the quality of these gemstones based on the budget set for your Claddagh ring.
How To Wear A Claddagh Ring
Wearing The Claddagh Ring On Your Right Hand. Shows that your heart is open or available if, your Claddagh ring is worn on the right hand with the heart facing your finger nail (outwards). But, wearing Claddagh rings on your right hand with the heart facing your wrist (inwards), is a sign of friendship prior to the wedding. It thus shows that your heart is taken. You will notice that how you wear your Claddagh ring on your right hand can send different messages about your relationship status. Wearing Claddagh Rings On Your Left Hand. There are certain cases when the Claddagh ring is worn on the left hand too. In case of having a relationship that is just about to reach a wedding the Claddagh ring is worn with the heart facing the wrist. This shows that your heart has been taken. The Claddagh ring is also worn in exactly this way during the wedding ceremony. You could say that the moment the relationship grows and leads to a commitment of marriage, the left hand is ideal for wearing the Claddagh ring.
Other Names For Claddagh Rings.
The features of the Irish Claddagh ring have given it a few other names. Firstly, since the ring belongs to a group of rings referred to as the 'faith rings', the name faith ring is often used to refer to the Claddagh ring. The heart in the center of the ring and the hands holding the heart have given the ring the name hearts and hands ring. As mentioned above, a slight variation on the design of this Irish ring also gave it the name of the double hearts ring where the ring was made with two hearts in the center instead of one.
Various spellings have also been used for the Irish Claddagh ring. Spellings like Calladagh ring, Claddaugh ring, Cladag ring are quite common.
Why Buy Kaisilver Claddagh Rings .
(01) Researched design: A team of Kaisilver designers and craftsmen spent several months researching the origin and significance of the Claddagh ring. The findings from this intense study were used as inputs for the design of our Irish Claddagh rings. You can therefore be assured that our Irish ring retains all the features of the original Claddagh ring that was first made more than 300 years ago.
(02) Highend Craftsmanship: We do not mass produce our Claddagh rings and each ring is individually created by some of the finest craftsmen and artisans. In the final phase of production, every ring is handfinished to perfection. You will notice the details on the hands and band of each Kaisilver claddagh ring. No other jeweller can provide you the kind of perfection that we do for your valuable Claddagh ring.
(03) All gemstone options: With direct and preferential access to over 200 million carats of gemstones we provide you with an unlimited choice of gemstones for your Claddagh ring. All gemstones are handpicked and custom cut by experts and you need not restrict yourself to the gemstones that you see on our website. Email us at sales@kaisilver.com with details and we will procure the gemstone for you. You might want to include your birthstone in the ring and thereby increase the meaning and significance of your Irish Claddagh ring. For gemstones like ruby, sapphire, emeralds and tanzanite price ranges are based on the grade of the gemstone. Our experts will work with you to suggest a grade that is within your budget and ensure that you get a good deal for the price that you pay.
(04) All gold options: Since each Kaisilver Claddagh ring is completely custom made, you have a choice of 14k or 18k white or yellow gold for your Claddagh ring. Our team of experts will advise you regarding the best gold option based on the size of your ring and the gemstone that you choose for your Claddagh ring. 14k gold is much harder as compared to 18k gold and is thus suitable for male Claddagh rings. We would also recommend 14k gold for large ring sizes that need to be more sturdy and tough. You can also choose the two tone gold option where white gold and yellow gold are combined in the same Claddagh ring, this option is provided at no extra charge.
(05) Sterling silver option: It is important to remember that the meaning and significance attached to the Irish Claddagh ring does not diminish when the ring is made in silver. We provide the same highend craftsmanship and handfinishing for both gold and sterling silver Claddagh rings. You also have the same choice of gemstones that is available for the gold Claddagh rings. Many jewelry lovers adore sterling silver because of the elegant and classic look that silver provides. You can thus be assured that your sterling silver Claddagh ring from Kaisilver will not be made by compromising on quality.
(06) Claddagh rings for males and females: The Irish Claddagh ring has a deep and rich meaning making it very suitable for both males and females. Kaisilver male Claddagh rings are made with a heavy gold weight and the option for larger gemstones is also provided. The ring is very suitable as a wedding or engagement ring as both the rings can be made with the same design but differ only in overall size. In many cases the bride wears a Claddagh ring with the birthstone of the bridegroom and vice versa, this is a great option for Claddagh wedding or engagement rings.
(07) Premium version with diamonds: As mentioned above the Claddagh ring is very suitable for a wedding, engagement or anniversary ring. Kaisilver has created an exclusive premium version of the Irish Claddagh ring that includes diamonds in the crown. You can choose the size of the diamonds depending on your budget and combine it with any gemstone of your choice. Let us know if you need a Claddagh ring for a special occassion and we will recommend the right gemstone quality that will be within your price range. This is all the more important for gemstones like rubies, sapphires, emeralds and tanzanite where different grades have varying prices.
(08) Customization and flexibility: Since each Claddagh ring is custom made and handled by very skilled craftsmen and artisans, we are able to provide a high degree of customization and flexibility that no other seller can match. You can order your Irish Claddagh ring in all ring sizes and choose from 14k or 18k white or yellow gold. There is also a virtually unlimited choice of gemstones to choose from and each gemstone is handpicked and custom cut. You can also choose to alter the design of the ring by excluding the crown in the design or by ordering the ring with two heart shaped gemstones instead of one. Our team of experts will advise you if an increase in gold weight is required for rings with larger sizes. We work together with you in finalising the specifications for your Claddagh ring and do not expect you to make an compromises.
(09) Longterm durability: One of the important features of highend jewelry is longterm durability and most sellers conveniently ignore this requirement. Most buyers are dazzled and impressed by shimmering gemstones and gorgeous designs and sellers take advantage of this. Your Kaisilver Claddagh ring is meant to last a lifetime and this starts right at the design stage itself. Every ring is made with a good gold weight and this is worked out with reference to the size of the ring and the size of the gemstone in the ring. Good gold weight will ensure that your Claddagh ring does not bend and twist at the slightest excuse. The good gold weight also allows the gemstone and diamonds in the ring to be more firmly mounted. The gemstone is bordered all around with gold and this protects the gemstone from side impact.
(10) Professional guidance: At Kaisilver, we do not rush you into placing an order and parting with your hard earned money. We encourage you to go through complete details of your jewelry and email us all your queries and doubts at sales@kaisilver.com . A team of Kaisilver designers and craftsmen will answer all queries and guide you to make a well informed decision. We do not hire smart talking sales staff to push you to the 'order now' page. Our website infact does not have an instant order page as we are in no hurry to get your order. We do not indulge in marketing hype and flood you with technical terms and jargon, all explanations are provided in simple and clear language. You can always get the benefit of our expertise even if you do not intend to buy anything from us.
(11) Stupendous buyer feedback: As the world's largest online provider of highend custom jewelry, buyers from over 17 nations rely on Kaisilver for all jewelry and gemstone needs. Our buyers include fashion models, members of the U.S armed forces, television news readers, doctors, lawyers, hotel and resort owners and others from all walks of life. Here are some buyer testimonials that will help you understand the kind of high quality merchandise and service that we provide.
......received ring yesterday as you promised. it is stunning, more beautiful than i expected. the design and craftsmanship are outstanding. thank you again, it has been a pleasure doing business with you. i will highly recommend you to everyone i know, and look forward to doing business with you in the future. your entire staff has been professional and you displayed a high degree of honesty and integrity throughout the transaction. thank your staff and your craftsman for their incredible work. please feel free to use me as a reference as a EXTREMELY satisfied customer. take care, i wish you all well. Lt. Colonel James William Brady USA, Ret. Florida, USA..
Thank you so very much for the ring you made for my wife. We received it on Friday, and she absolutely loves it. She wore it all weekend and showed it off to all of our family and friends. The ring is beautiful. I’ll be sure to look you up again the next time I need a beautiful piece of hand-made jewelry. Thank you again. Take care, and God Bless. Mr.Aaron McWilliams, California, U.S.A.
To everyone at Kaisilver ..... thank you so much. I received the pendant on the same day as my daughter's birth - which was perfect, as it is a gift to my wife for the delivery. The pendant is beautiful, exactly as described, and is loved by my wife! She was quite impressed and loves the fact that the piece was custom-made for her. As you know, you were the only people I found who were able to acquire a large enough garnet, cut to my specifications, and fashion into the pendant I pictured in my mind. Thank you for your willingness to accommodate my requirements, patience with my hesitation to use an out-of-country jeweler, and general helpfulness. Mr.Rick Underwood CA, U.S.A. Click Here To Read More Feedback From Our Buyers
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White gold and yellow gold is priced the same. In the case of sterling silver jewelry, no rhodium or other plating is done. While gold or rhodium plating can be provided for silver jewelry at no additional charge, please remember that all plating will wear off with time. Both silver and gold jewelry has the same high end craftsmanship. Our team of experts will let you know if your ring size requires a weight that is more than mentioned. For an additional 150 U.S$, you can add a few genuine diamonds in the crown of your Calladagh ring. The diamonds are round 2.5mm (1 piece) and 2mm (2 pieces).
Please send us your questions and doubts at sales@kaisilver.com and we will provide complete answers and explanations to ensure that you make a well informed decision.
The ultimate in luxury, all gemstone options available. The traditional claddagh ring from Kaisilver. High end craftsmanship and handfinishing by some of the world's best craftsmen. A perfect wedding or engagement ring and also a ring for all occassions.
Gemstone Options Include White Topaz, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Red Garnet, Black Onyx, Blue Turquoise For This Claddagh Ring.
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Why Buy Gemstone Jewelry From Kaisilver?
A Complete Source: Most sellers of gem stone jewelry are either jewelry manufacturers with no direct source for gemstones or, have good resources for gems but rely on external jewelry production facilities. Kaisilver is the only online source for gemstone jewelry that has, direct and preferantial access to all the leading gemstone and jewelry manufacturers in Thailand. Our gemstone sources extend to five other nations and in most cases gems are acquired directly from gem stone miners.
The Name You Can Trust: We are the world's largest online provider of high end custom jewellery. Our buyers include fashion models, news readers, hotel and resort owners, members of the U.S and U.K armed forces, business professionals and doctors. We are directly networked to all the leading gemstone producers in over 15 nations. Over 3,500 skilled craftsmen and 5 of the best designers work on all Kaisilver orders.
All our jewelry with gemstones and diamonds is custom made in 14k or 18k white or yellow gold. You can choose from yellow or white gold and all gemstone options are available. Since each piece is individually made, all design modifications are available. You can even send us images of your favourite designs to be custom made.
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Do not be in a hurry to confirm and pay for your jewelry. Take your time to read and understand all details. If you have any further queries or doubts please email us at sales@kaisilver.com and we will be glad to clear all your doubts. It does not matter whether the final order comes to us or not. The only important thing is that you make a well informed decision and do not make an impulse purchase. This is the way that we prefer to do business as it helps us bring back the human touch to online selling.
Shipping charges are 25 U.S$ and shipping will be within 4 to 5 weeks of order confirmation and receipt of payment. We need this time due to the immense amount of hand work involved in finishing each ring. All gemstones and diamonds are hand picked by experts and every gemstone is custom cut by highly skilled craftsmen. Kaisilver follows some of the strictest quality control standards and each jewel is a true high end masterpiece.
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