Ireland And The Claddagh Ring

Ireland is known for it's spectacular natural beauty, green landscape and patches of tempting blue waters. Each year tens of thousands of tourists travel and tour this amazing nation. It would surely have drawn many more tourists had it not been for it's 'upper price range' European tourist destination label. The castles of Ireland are a chapter in itself, they today present themselves as pages pulled out of a fairy tale book.

The claddagh ring that symbolizes love, togetherness and loyalty was first made in Ireland by an Irish fisherman turned slave. Interestingly Kaisilver Thailand is today acclaimed as the best source, for claddagh rings today. This as superbly skilled artisans in Thailand, meticulously craft each claddagh ring in gold or silver and no limitation on gemstone selection. You can email the Kaisilver team at sales@kaisilver.com for any questions related to gems and jewelry. We will be glad to share our expertise even if, you end up buying nothing from us. 

Some of the Irish castles have been transformed into universities and others have become luxury hotels. The Irish government has made concerted efforts to draw international tourists while at the same time, preserving the nation's natural beauty and landscape. While much of this natural beauty and the presence of some stunning vintage style castles, can be described as Irish national heritage, there is one small jewel that would easily count as a spectacular heritage of Ireland. Unlike most famous antique jewels across the world that were grabbed by kings or procured from oppressed colonies, this jewel had a very humble origin - about four centuries ago. The jewel we refer to is the historic claddagh ring, first crafted by an Irish fisherman turned slave. 

The claddagh ring by virtue of it's touching story and tremendous significance has acted as a quiet ambassador for Ireland. Kaisilver the fine online custom jewelry provider from Thailand, is considered to be the most preferred source for the Irish claddagh ring. And if you are surprised that a jeweler in Thailand crafts fine claddagh rings that originated in Ireland centuries ago, here are two interesting facts that will put your mind at ease.

The most important thing is that, Kaisilver is well informed and educated about the history, design features, meaning and significance of the Irish ring. A team was set up by Kaisilver to conduct a thorough study into the origin and tradition of the claddagh ring made in Ireland. After analyzing input from the study that stretched to several months, experts put together the final specifications for the jewel. The entire team consisting of talented designers, highly experienced production experts, gemstone specialists and craftsmen and artisans, were made to understand the true meaning of the jewel. The idea was to drive production with passion rather than, work on mere metal and stone knowledge.

The experts at Kaisilver have compiled a detailed report on the meaning and significance of the claddagh ring, review the Claddagh Story and understand why, the ring is widely regarded to be one of the most meaningful jewels in history. 

CLADDAGH RING FOR MEN

It is important to understand that, the Irish claddagh ring made by Robert Joyce four centuries ago, was made for and gifted to a lady (his beloved). So how and why did Kaisilver end up conceptualizing and crafting, a men's claddagh ring that is perfectly suited for men. Going by the meaning of this ring denoted by the hands, crown and heart - it becomes clear that love, friendship and loyalty is expected from both ladies and men.

And if you talk about this ring being symbolic of any relationship then, it is these three qualities that need to be clearly exhibited by both parties to the relationship. The importance given to the three prominent features of the claddagh ring makes it, absolutely essential for all rings to retain them. The dimensions of the Kaisilver men's claddagh ring have been expanded to satisfy the desire of men for larger and bolder, jewelry. To ensure that the larger ring remains sturdy, a significant metal weight has been invested into every ring. You can order the men's claddagh ring with or without a gemstone. 

WITH OR WITHOUT GEM

It is a fact that the first claddagh ring made centuries ago, did not have a gemstone in the center. Crafted by an Irish fisherman turned slave during his tenure as a slave, it would not be possible for the young man to cut and shape a gemstone to fit the ring! Kaisilver was one of the first jewelry crafters to include a gemstone in the claddagh ring. Since the gemstone was heart shaped, the concept of a heart in the center was intact - the meaning of the ring was not altered in any way. 

There is no doubt that the gemstone in a claddagh ring adds beauty and style to the jewel but, there is more than just beauty. Gems are often worn for their 'benefits' which are basically based on folklore, brought down from centuries. For example a garnet claddagh ring is believed to encourage creativity and an aquamarine claddagh, is believed to help a person stay calm and composed. Let us know forget the possibility of wearing a claddagh birthstone ring - a gemstone that makes a special connection to the wearer, based on the month in which the person was born. There is no limitation on gem selection when you order Kaisilver custom jewelry, so just choose the gem that you require. 

GOLD OR SILVER

To begin with the Kaisilver claddagh ring is crafted to the same superior standards in gold or silver. The original claddagh ring made by Robert Joyce centuries ago, was made in gold - it had no gemstone. Kaisilver stylists explain that the classic design of the claddagh ring, makes  it even more pretty if crafted in silver - talking about the classic look and feel of sterling silver. When it comes to men's claddagh rings, the choice is generally heavy silver claddagh rings. 

It is important to understand that the meaning of the claddagh ring, has its significance derived from the features - hands, heart and crown in the ring. The metal, gemstone or price tag on the ring would not influence the level of significance that this historic ring has. 

If you wish to choose a claddagh gold ring, make a selection of 10k, 14k or 18k gold and also specify white, yellow or pink gold. We would recommend 14k gold rings as, this metal option has the right balance between gold content and metal hardness. We leave the final choice to you. 

In the case of the silver claddagh ring, we would recommend no plating. This because any plating done on silver will wear off after a while - this happens in patches and the ring, would then appear dull and cleaning and polishing the ring would be a complex routine. Keeping your claddagh silver ring un-plated and then, cleaning it at the first signs of tarnish, would be a better option. You can make the final decision. 

SUMMARY

The important theme related to the Irish claddagh ring is that, the meaning of the historic ring - does not limit its relevance to Ireland. Love, togetherness (friendship) and loyalty signified by the claddagh ring relates, to all relationships - irrespective of gender or physical location. The ring is a meaningful jewel and Kaisilver has played a significant role in spreading the word about the claddagh ring, to people from all over the world. 

WHO IS KAISILVER

The leading online high end custom jewelry provider for over 2 decades, Kaisilver crafts all types of jewelry in gold or silver. The design for your custom made jewelry can be yours or ours and your choice of gemstones, is not restricted to what is shown or mentioned on our websites. By keeping close contact with gem mining and cutting operations around the world, we have preferential access to over 200 million carats of gemstones. Besides choosing gems with no restriction, you are also assured of the best gemstone at each price point. 

A team of super skilled artisans and gem cutters in Thailand work on all Kaisilver jewelry orders. We happen to be the only high end jewelry provider, to maintain the same high standards for gold and silver jewelry. Kaisilver ships globally - over 12,000 jewelry lovers across 15 nations wear a jewel finely crafted by Kaisilver. You can email your queries to the support team at sales@kaisilver.com and include any images or skectches if, you wish to have us work on your design ideas. Do not worry about ordering anything from Kaisilver when contacting our experts, take advantage of our expertise in all aspects of gems and jewelry and then, make your decision. We will have no problem if you decide to work with another jeweler.

HOW TO ORDER

Do not be in a hurry to confirm your order, discuss all requirements with our team at sales@kaisilver.com and take their advice and suggesAtion. Once you have all the information, request for payment, production time and shipping details and then make your purchase decision. Fine jewelry was never meant to be ordered in a rush, take your time and make a well informed decision. 

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