Mens Gold Trinity Knot Claddagh Ring

Legend has it that the Claddagh symbol was first used by Richard Joyce, a Galway seafarer who was kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in North Africa. There he learned the art of goldsmithing. When he was released, nothing could keep him from his beloved city of Galway. There he returned to become a master goldsmith and creator of the the Claddagh ring. For centuries the Claddagh ring has been used as a wedding ring by the fisher community of Claddagh village, which is nestled right outside the walls of Galway in the west of Ireland.

The Trinity Knot has been adopted from ancient Celtic art by Christianity as a symbol of the Holy Trinity; Father, Son & Holy Spirit. To the Celts it is believed to have meant many things; mind, body, spirit; earth, sea and sky and beginning, middle and end – continuity. The Trinity Knot is the most well known and loved of all Celtic knots and in modern times has been given as a token of promise; to love, to honor and to protect.

FREE shipping, the authenticating hallmark from the Irish Assay Office at Dublin Castle originated in 1637. This stamp assures the excellent quality and craftsmanship included in handcrafting every piece from CladdaghRings.com.

Exquisite craftsmanship using the finest hallmarked gold and silver creates the finest Claddagh Rings directly from Dublin, Ireland – only from CladdaghRings.com.

Please note that this piece is custom made and will take approx. 3 weeks to make by hand and hallmark.