The Claddagh, Galway. Photograph: Dr Chaosheng Zhang The Deputy Mayor of Galway city is leading calls for European legislation to protect the Claddagh ring symbol to combat a surge of imitations ...

Historians, however, point to the Claddagh ring’s ancient Mediterranean antecedent, the double-handed fede ring of Rome, which could even have originated in Persia - modern Iran. Some propose that ...

As mentioned in my last two articles, I am on the hunt for the perfect Claddagh ring. I am studying abroad in Galway, Ireland—the believed birthplace of the Irish Claddagh ring. There are so many ...

For a business like this, it’s not something that can shift production stateside. “People don't want Claddagh rings from Des Moines, Iowa. They don't want Erin Knitwear from places like Albuquerque.

The Claddagh ring has long been an Irish symbol, with its heart, hands, and crown worn as a symbol of love, friendship, and loyalty. The design’s popularity has surged recently, acting as a ...