About Us

Claddagh Rings began life in a small premises under the shadow of the Guinness Brewery in the heart of the Dublin Liberties way back in 1996. Back in those days, there were not a lot of websites selling Claddagh rings, in fact, I believe that we are Ireland’s oldest online Claddagh ring store. We then moved to a small shop in the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, just off Grafton Street, Since then, and thousands of satisfied customers later, we have become the home of the Claddagh ring on the Internet.

We are no longer open to the public but we are in still based in Dublin, please do not call into the office address as we’re usually in the workshop. My name is Stuart and I’m an award winning jewelry designer and master craftsman and I take pride in each and every piece of Celtic jewelry that we create and sell.

 

The stunning Claddagh Ring is the result of a story of love, endurance and bravery, which was first told more than 300 years ago in the historic fishing community of Claddagh, located outside the city walls of Galway on the west coast of Ireland.
An Irish fisherman called Richard Joyce was captured by pirates and sold into slavery in North Africa. Being in the service of a master goldsmith, his potential was noticed and he was given expert training in order to nurture this natural talent. Thinking of his wife at home, Richard created the first Claddagh Ring and added the crown for loyalty and hands for friendship.
When he was freed from being a slave, he returned to Galway in Ireland and gave this ring to his wife who loved it. It became a famous design and a family heirloom handed down through generations to treasure. These days people from around the world come to us to purchase an authentic Irish Claddagh ring.

Exquisite craftsmanship using the finest hallmarked silver and gold creates authentic Claddagh Rings.

Our Promise

Guarantee

We are dedicated to providing only the highest quality products. All our jewelry is handmade in Dublin by skilled craftsmen and women. All our solid gold and silver jewelry features a hallmark stamp from the Irish Assay Office in Dublin Castle, guaranteeing the authenticity of the jewelry piece. Visit our Irish hallmark page if you wish to know more about hallmarking and The Irish Assay Office.

Your Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a secure way to purchase items online. Any information you share with us is strictly used to help us provide you with better service, and is never given to outside parties. We also protect our checkout system with the highest level of Secure Sockets Layering (SSL) 128-bit encryption – encrypting all personal and financial information to ensure that your online purchase is completely safe.

Shopping Experience

We believe your online shopping experience should, not only be safe, but also simple. We strive to make our site informative and intuitive to navigate. As always, we depend on your comments and suggestions. If you ever come across any difficulties with our site or if we fail to meet your expectations at any time, please let us know. Your opinion is important, so please feel free to send us your thoughts. You can also read what other customers have been saying about us.

Peace of Mind

We are aware that some of our customers might be apprehensive about buying online. Consequently, we offer a full 45 day money-back guarantee. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied and wish to return a purchase you can do so for a full refund. The most important thing for for us, is that you are comfortable with your shopping experience and completely satisfied with your purchase.

Testimonials

“Great website. Was looking for something different than a standard Claddagh ring and they have some really unique designs. Thrilled with my purchase!”

Kathleen Mulrooney / Bethlehem PA

“Delighted with my new Claddagh ring with my birthstone. Really good quality, as described, quick delivery.”

Sean Ahern / Mililani, HI