No other ring in the history has as beautiful of story as that of the Irish Claddagh ring.

The story of the Claddagh starts when a fisherman, Richard Joyce, and other crew members were captured by pirates shortly before Joyce was to be married. He was sold into slavery in Algiers and made the property of a goldsmith who taught him the craft. With his beloved back in Claddagh on his mind he fashioned the first Claddagh ring. The hands were to represent friendship, the heart was love, and the crown represented loyalty and fidelity.

In 1698 King Georges III agreed to free all of his subjects. Richard Joyce was once again free. His slave master offered Joyce his daughter in marriage and half of his wealth if he would stay in Algiers. Joyce refused the offer and instead returned home to Claddagh where he found his love waiting for him. Neither of them had married. Upon discovering this, Joyce gave his love the ring and they were married shortly thereafter.

The ring was dubbed The Claddagh because of the village Joyce and his Bride were from. There were others who made the ring much later and added jewels and an intricate crown design. The basic hands holding a crowned heart has never changed. Joyce wanted something that would his love for his Beloved.

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Toe Ring – Sterling Silver Toe Ring

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This Irish Claddagh Ring Depicts the Virtues of Love, Friendship, and Togetherness. The Hands Show Friendship, the Heart Depicts Love, While the Crown on the Heart Stands for Loyalty. Center Band is Free to Spin Weighs Approximately 8 grams 5/16″ (6mm) Wide Marked .925

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Up for sale is a reproduction of the Irish Bastard Sword that features a traditional Irish ringed hilt pommel.

This sword features a high quality carbon steel constructed blade. The blade is slightly sharpened and has very sharp point. A ridge has been added down the center of the blade. The blade is well balanced, very light, very quick, and features a rat tang. The guard of the sword is solid steel with cut off cross arms. The handle of the sword is made by wood over the rat (more…)

The celtic pattern goes almost all the way around the ring. Highly detailed. This piece is a fine crafted pewter ring. It is made from the highest quality 100% pewter inside and out. Nickle-free. Precious Metal Color Pewter Silver

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Wear the luck of the Irish on your toe! Beautiful Celtic Knot design set in Sterling Silver.

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