The Claddagh Ring, Legend

A promise ring is worn to signify a promise or commitement made between two individuals. The two people could be friends, lovers, husband and wife or even parent and child. If you trace the history and commitment of the Claddagh ring, you will understand that it was a similar feeling of love and loyalty that resulted in the making of the first Claddagh ring more than 375 years ago. The claddagh ring as  a promise ring has much more importance as, the commitment was driven by love and not a spoken word or written message. You should therefore consider a gold or sterling silver claddagh ring as one of the top choices for a promise ring. There is no need to go overboard and buy a lavish gold and diamond claddagh ring, the meaning of the ring is in it's features. A simple sterling silver claddagh ring would have as much meaning as an extravagant gold and diamond claddagh ring. Adding a birth stone in the claddagh ring further enhances the meaning of your promise ring. The RG182 shows an awesome london blue topaz claddagh ring. You can see more of this ring at: http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-ring-topaz-gemstone.htm and also observe the difference between a london blue topaz claddagh ring and a swiss blue topaz claddagh ring. There is a complete report on promise rings that can be read at this link: http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/promise-ring-information-cr.htm

Opal is the birthstone for the month of October, and the zodia sign Libra. The most popular types of opal are white opal and the fire opal. The fire opal (shown on ring RG227 above), is one of the rare highly transparent types of opal. The gemstone ranges in color from a pale orange to a more thickish reddish-orange tone. Both white opals and fire opals (infact all opals) have a natural moisture content as part of their composition. The moisture is responsible for the beauty of the gemstone. If you wish to make a wedding ring with the October birth stone, white opal or fire opal would be a great choice.

The RG227 has also been shown here for another reason, the ring is a 375 year old antique design and signifies love, friendship and loyalty. First made by an Irish slave named Robert Joyce, the ring is today internationally proclaimed as the most meaningful jewel in history. The design with the opal birthstone adds more meaning and significance to your birth stone wedding ring. When wearing, storing or cleaning your opal wedding ring, remember to keep it away from strong heat sources and chemicals. These are known to disturb the moisture content of the opal and ruin it's natural beauty. If you are considering a claddagh wedding ring with opal gemstone, check this link. It provides good images and details of claddagh opal rings with fire opal and white opal gems. You can also see that a fire opal wedding ring looks amazing in white or yellow gold.

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Buyers are today more educated about the Claddagh ring, Kaisilver has made sincere efforts to keep the tradition of this 375 year legend alive. There is a growing trend to choose a claddagh wedding ring or an engagement claddagh ring. This trend is noticed in almost every country and is not limited to Ireland, the birthplace of the first claddagh ring. There are some very positive factors that make a claddagh wedding ring desirable, suitable and impressive.

The most important factor that makes a claddagh wedding ring meaningful is the fact that, the first claddagh ring was made in Ireland by an enslaved fisherman named Robert Joyce. Young Roberts, kept thinking of his beloved as he toiled had for his master, a goldsmith. He dreamt of meeting his beloved after he was freed from slavery, he hoped to give the ring to her fully trusting her to wait for him until he returned to his small fishing village named Claddagh. A few years later Robert Joyce was released from slavery, he took this ring to his beloved and was overjoyed to see her waiting for him. The couple was soon married and lived happily ever after. The sheer dedication and loyalty that was exhibited by this humble slave, symbolized the highest degree of love between two human beings. This is a very good reason for choosing a Claddagh wedding ring.

The Kaisilver Claddagh wedding ring enhances the meaning of this historic jewel. You have an option for a center gemstone, this could be your birthstone or any other gemstone that you like. We have also provided an option to set genuine diamonds in the crown, this adds a touch of glitter to this gorgeous jewel. You can see a fine collection of men's and ladies claddagh rings at this link: http://www.jewelry.kaijewels.com/claddagh-wedding-ring.htm

Most men do not like bright glittering gems, you will notice that most men do not wear jewerly at all. A noticeable feature of men's jewelry is that a high percentage of men's jewelry has deeper meaning or significance. A male claddagh ring is a jewel with a deep meaning and tradition. The claddagh ring denotes friendship, love and loyalty and is regarded as one of history's most meaningful jewels. The MAN33 shows a classic claddagh male ring with a black onyx gemstone. There is something about a black onyx gemstone that appeals to most men. It is probably the dark sobre color of the gemstone and ofcourse it's modest price tag that makes it a favourite for men's jewelry.