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A claddagh ring is today regarded as one of the most meaningful jewels in history. The history of the claddagh ring is traced back to a small Irish fishing village, the village was named Claddagh. Over 375 years ago, a young fisherman by the name of Robert Joyce lived in this village. It is this young man who is credited with making the first Claddagh ring. Robert was one day sailing on the sea with his fishing team mates, on that unfortunate day the boat was seized by pirates and all the inmates were taking captive. As was common in those days, all the captives were sold as slaves. Young Robert was sold to a wealthy goldsmith. Robert started to learn the trade from his master, it was a struggle since his skills were developed to be a fisherman and not a jewelry craftsman. Robert worked toiled hard in the harsh conditions of a slave, but he never forgot his beloved who lived in the small village of Claddagh. The tough conditions allowed him little time to dream or think but he decided to make something for his beloved. Using his newly aquired skills as a jewelry craftsmen, Robert Joyce started making a ring for his beloved. He dreamt of being  a free man and being re-united with his beloved. This dream gave him hope and strength to carry on. His dreams did come true and he was one day released from slavery. As expected, he headed straight for his village and hoped to meet his beloved. He was overjoyed to see that she was faithfully waiting for him after all these years, he gifted her the ring that he had made. The couple were soon married and lived happily ever after. This is the most believed version of the history of the Claddagh ring. If you have observed the image of the RG152 peridot claddagh ring, you will notice some very specific features. The essence and meaning of the claddagh ring lies in these very features, we will discuss the significance of the claddagh ring features in the next paragraph.

Studying the meaning of the Claddagh ring is an interesting and touching experience. We have already discussed the history of the claddagh ring in the above paragraph. Let us now understand what the features of the claddagh ring actually mean. The claddagh ring has a heart in the center and a crown on the heart. You will ofcourse notice the two hands holding the heart. The claddagh ring is often referred to as the heart and hands ring or the, hands clasping the heart ring. Traditionally, the claddagh ring belongs to a group of rings referred to as 'friendship rings' or 'faith rings'. The meaning of the claddagh ring gives us an insight into the mind of Robert Joyce when he created this jewel. Remember that the concept and craftsmanship evolved within the harsh and tedious conditions of slavery. The heart as most of us already know, denotes love and affection. This love need not be between two lovers, it could be love between mother and child, brother and sister or two close friends. The crown shows loyalty, 375 years ago it meant loyalty to the royal rulers. Today the same loyalty can be taken to mean loyalty between friends, lovers or even family members. It is interesting to know that a few decades ago, a new version of the claddagh ring appeared. This version showed the claddagh ring without the crown, it was not too popular and soon disappeared from the scene. The hands of the claddagh ring, show friendship and togetherness. The heart, hands and crown ring is today respected in every nation. The meaning of the claddagh ring if properly understood, makes it very relevant in our times. In today's materlialistic world, the qualities of love, friendship and loyalty are not easy to find. A jewel created by a humble slave could show us direction and urge us to lead more meaningful lives.

If you have understood the meaning of the claddagh ring you will agree that, the significance of this ring lies in it's features and not in the metal or gemstone that is used to make the claddagh ring. It is for this reason that a gold or silver claddagh ring would have the same meaning. The RG174 shows a Kaisilver silver claddagh ring with a white moonstone. When you choose a sterling silver claddagh ring remember to leave it unplated. Rhodium or gold plating on a silver ring might look great initially, but the plating will soon wear off. For this reason, choose an unplated silver claddagh ring. You can occassionally polish your claddagh silver ring with any recommended lotion or polishing fabric. This will help to keep tarnish away, slight tarnish on a classic silver ring like this one gives it a gorgeous antique appearance. Most jewelers offer good craftsmanship only for gold claddagh rings, there is no technical justification for this. There is no reason why a silver claddagh ring cannot have fine craftsmanship. Choose a jeweler who normally provides custom jewelry and work together to create a gorgeous and sturdy silver claddagh ring. The truth is that, not all silver jewelry buyers wear silver jewelry only because it is cheaper than gold jewelry. Silver jewelry has a classic and wholesome appearance that appeals to millions of silver jewelry lovers. Silver claddagh rings are of particular relevance when it comes to men's claddagh rings. This is because men's claddagh rings will be quite large and heavy, silver will be a more economical option as compared to gold mens claddagh rings. We have discussed men's claddagh rings in the next paragraph. For silver claddagh rings remember that, you can get the same craftsmanship, design and gemstone options that are available for gold claddagh rings. It is just a question of finding a good custom jewelry provider that cares for your needs.

Men's claddagh rings would have similar features as the lady's claddagh ring. However as expected, mens rings would have a larger size and dimension as compared to lady's rings. The larger dimensions of a mens claddagh ring will require a proportionate metal weight to keep it sturdy and durable. The MAN14 Kaisilver claddagh ring for men, is one of the most popular versions of the claddagh men's ring. The ring shown is a 14k yellow gold men's claddagh ring with an amethyst gem stone. You can ofcourse order your Kaisilver claddagh ring in gold or sterling silver and choose the gem stone of your choice. Notice that the heart, hands and crown are present in this mens claddagh ring too. The hands and fingers might not be as feminine as those in the lady's claddagh ring but the meaning is much the same. Kaisilver later announced an upgrade in gold weight for this mens claddagh ring, the weight was almost doubled and is now around 20 to 25 grams. This was done to add durability to the ring, something that is very important for all men's jewelry. High gold prices do weigh on the price tag of such durable men's rings. This is probably one of the reasons why sterling silver men's claddagh rings are more more common, as compared to gold men's claddagh rings. Remember that it is not the metal, gem stone or price tag that gives the claddagh ring it's true meaning. The meaning of the claddagh ring is in the features (hands, heart and crown) and the spirit and peseverence, with which the first claddagh ring was made. The fact that claddagh rings can be worn by ladies and men makes it a great choice for a pair of wedding rings. The couple can include their respective birth stones in their claddagh ring or, exchange birth stones in each others claddagh wedding rings. It is also possible to create a mens or lady's claddagh ring with no gemstone at all. The heart in such plain claddagh rings would also be made in gold or sterling silver, based on the metal used to make the ring.

Claddagh wedding rings have become very popular in recent times.Though a claddagh ring can be worn for all occassions, it is very relevant as a claddagh wedding ring or a claddagh engagement ring too. Love, togetherness and loyalty are essential for any marriage to succeed. This is essentially the meaning of the claddagh ring too. The RG141 is an awesome claddagh wedding ring from Kaisilver. The ring is fully custom made and can be ordered in gold or sterling silver. You can also choose the gem stone of your choice for your claddagh wedding ring. The diamonds in the crown are optional and add a subtle glitter to this special ring. The practice of wearing a pair of wedding rings is gaining popularity. In this case the basic design of the husband's and wife's wedding ring remains the same. There could be a difference in gem stone or difference in ring size and overall dimensions, but the concept is retained. If you plan to choose a pair of wedding rings, the claddagh wedding ring should be your first choice. It is suitable for both men and ladies and is surely one of the most meaningful wedding rings that you will find. We had come across a very interesting requirement from a young couple. The couple wanted to wear a pair of claddagh wedding rings that included the birth stones of both of them in each ring. A double heart claddagh wedding ring would be possible but, would be a modification of the the genuine design of the claddagh ring. Kaisilver craftsmen came up with a unique claddagh wedding ring, the heart was composed of the two birthstones. Half a peridot and half an amethyst were skillfully cut to form a perfect heart when placed next to each other. This is a remarkable claddagh wedding ring that is cherished by the couple even today, about 4 years after it was made and delivered.

 Kaisilver claddagh rings are today considered to be the world's best rendition of the claddagh ring. A team of experts from Kaisilver spent several months studying the history, tradition and meaning of the claddagh ring. The Kaisilver claddagh ring retains the meaning and significance of the first claddagh ring that was made more than 375 years ago. These claddagh rings provide the same good craftsmanship and metal weight for gold and sterling silver claddagh rings. As the world's leading custom jewelry provider, each claddagh ring is fully custom made with your choice of metal and gemstones. Kaisilver claddagh rings are available for men and ladies, and special occassion rings like claddagh wedding rings and claddagh engagement rings are also made. We present a few useful links for Kaisilver claddagh rings below, spend some time undertand how true claddagh rings should be designed and made.