Authentic Irish Claddagh Ring - Sterling Silver Wishbone Band - Handcrafted in Ireland - Perfect for Weddings, Anniversaries & Celtic Jewelry Gifts

This sterling silver Claddagh ring brings a delightful modern take to the classic Irish symbol. A wishbone design, the band splits into two parallel tracks at the front of the ring and “kisses” at the classic Claddagh symbol. The kissing aspect makes sense as the Claddagh represents love, loyalty and friendship, and is often given to a romantic partner as a gift. This Claddagh ring makes an easy gift to a loved one because it comes in a delightful green Biddy Murphy gift box! The ring measures approximately ¼” wide, and looks great on any hand! This “kissing” Claddagh ring is made from sterling silver and has a brilliant shine. This ring is made by Solvar Ltd., a family-owned company located in the bustling city of Dublin! Inspired by Irish heritage and culture, Solvar creates innovative new jewelry designs from the finest material! This Solvar ring has been hallmark stamped at the Assay Office in Dublin Castle in Dublin, Ireland, assuring quality of materials and design. The small hallmark stamp often requires a magnifying glass to locate and features a .925 stamp designating genuine sterling silver, the Solvar mark, the Assay Office mark, and a traditional fineness mark. This quality sterling silver Claddagh ring makes the perfect gift for a loved one. How to care for this Claddagh ring With quality jewelry, make sure each piece is stored separately. Store in a dry, clean place in a divided jewelry box or individual boxes. It is good to bring in your fine jewelry to a professional jeweler for cleaning once a year. Jewelry can be cleaned by hand using a liquid jewelry cleaner, found in jewelry stores, or gentle soap and water. Keep your jewelry away from harsh chemicals such as bleach, as that will harm and dull most fine materials. Keep your sterling silver jewelry bright and shiny by wearing it! The natural oils of your skin help keep it clean, and regular use will actually keep it healthier than sitting in the jewelry box!   About the Claddagh Legend has it that the Claddagh symbol was created by a Galway seafarer kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery. While separated from his home and the woman he intended to marry, he learned the trade of a goldsmith and forged a ring as a symbol of his love for her. Upon his release, he presented her with the ring and they were married. The elements of this symbol correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression often associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: "With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my loyalty." According to tradition, if a Claddagh ring is worn on the right hand with the heart facing outwards, the wearer is single and looking for love; the heart facing inwards means the wearer is in a relationship. Wearing the ring on the third finger of your left hand with the heart pointing outwards makes it an engagement ring. Placing the ring on the third finger of your left hand with the heart pointing inwards towards your heart represents a wedding ring.   About Biddy Murphy Real Irish gifts from real Irish people! Biddy Murphy, based in South Haven, Michigan, has been selling authentic Irish gifts since 2004. We strive to be your trusted source for all things Irish, from Claddagh rings to shillelaghs like your granddad had. Our CEO travels back to Ireland several times a year to meet with our suppliers and crafters, hand selecting the products that we will offer to our customers. We choose fine jewelry that is both unique and crafted with the highest quality.   About Solvar An award-winning and family-owned company, Solvar has been on the Irish jewelry scene since the 1940s. Solvar has become a leader in Irish jewelry, and ships their products worldwide. Still devoted to their local Ireland and to quality of craftsmanship, Solvar makes beautiful jewelry that is a perfect gift for you or a friend. Parts of the hallmark stamp: The sponsor, or creator, markThe standard mark, which designates the percentage of fine metal in an itemTraditional fineness markAssay Office mark, where the item was examined. This Assay Office mark is a woman with a harp, designated that it comes from the Dublin Office. A date letter, which stands for the year of stamping All of our fine jewelry is hallmark stamped Hallmark stamp designates quality of design and materials All sterling silver or gold pieces of jewelry from Biddy Murphy have been hallmark stamped at the Assay Office in Dublin Castle in Dublin, Ireland. The purpose of hallmarking is to assure the buyer that the ring is made as advertised. Assay Offices exist for the express purpose of verifying quality. Biddy Murphy was certified by the Federation of Jewelry Manufacturers of Ireland in 2008 after our CEO took an accreditation class. We are proud to sell genuine fine jewelry. Hallmark stamp is tiny and often requires a magnifying glass to find! Stamp is located on the inside of ring bands and bracelets or on the back of pendants and earrings.