http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/The claddagh ring is a truly meaningful ring. Understanding the history of the claddagh ring will enlighten you regarding this gorgeous jewel. Kaisilver is credited with making the world's best rendition of the claddagh ring. Both silver and gold claddagh rings are custom made to perfection.en-EUhttp://backend.userland.com/rss092http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/29/0d36f7f00c3619cd977959a863c490_160x200.jpg <p> </p> <p><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/324/3796324_803c7ff73d_m.jpg" alt="Claddagh Wedding Ring, Gem Options For Claddagh Wedding Rings"></p> <p><span><span><strong><span>Claddagh Wedding Ring, Gem Options</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>A claddagh wedding ring is surely one of the finest wedding rings that you will find. The meaning of the claddagh ring ideally suited for rings that symbolize relationships. While these relationships need not always be matrimonial, a marriage is an example of a very important relationship that needs to be maintained and nurtured for life. The features of a gold or sterling silver claddagh ring denote love (heart), togetherness (hands) and loyalty (crown). The truth is that gemstones in wedding rings can further enhance the meaning of the jewel. There is no doubt that gems can make a jewel more attractive, but they can also be used to add meaning to a jewel.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>For example, adding a birth stone to your claddagh wedding ring is supposed to bring the best things in life to you. Birth stone rings are also believed to keep bad luck away. You can therefore selection a birth stone for your claddagh gem stone wedding ring. There is a growing trend to exchange birth stones in wedding rings, the husbands wedding ring would have the wife's birth stone and vice versa. You can use this option to select the gem for your wedding claddagh ring too. Some people believe that certain stones like ruby, sapphire and even tanzanite cannot be set in silver jewelry. There is not much truth in that thought, you can get a good and sturdy silver claddagh wedding ring made for yourself.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>There are dozens of gems used in the jewelry industry, most jewelers restrict their offerings to a standard range of gems. However, if you had to work with world leaders in the custom jewelry sector like Kaisilver, you would not find any limitation on gemstones for your claddagh wedding ring. Kaisilver sources all gems from the mines and custom cuts them according to specifically produced gold or silver mountings. Given the fact that Kaisilver claddagh rings are considered to be the best rendition of the jewel, you should consider getting your gold or 925 silver claddagh wedding ring from Kaisilver. Even if you do plan to use another jeweler, you should become aware of the features to look for when selecting your jewel. Get to know more about the spectacular claddagh wedding rings at <a href="http://www.extrajewel.com/claddagh-wedding-ring-ej-01.htm"><a href="http://www.extrajewel.com/claddagh-wedding-ring-ej-01.htm">http://www.extrajewel.com/claddagh-wedding-ring-ej-01.htm</a></a></span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2009/08/17/claddagh-wedding-ring-gem-options-for-wedding-claddagh-rings-6744572/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2009/08/17/claddagh-wedding-ring-gem-options-for-wedding-claddagh-rings-6744572/Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:44:47 +0200 <p><span><span><strong><span>Understanding Your Sterling Silver Claddagh Ring. </span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>It has been for almost half a decade that Kaisilver claddagh rings have dominated the world market for this historic jewel. The fine design, wide choice of gemstones and options for gold and sterling silver claddagh rings have ensured that Kaisilver the worlds top custom jewelry provider remains the leader in this market segment. It is important to understand the term 'sterling silver' when you buy a 925 silver claddagh ring or any other sterling silver jewelry. Silver that is used to produce jewelry cannot be 100% pure as pure silver lacks the hardness and durability required to produce jewelry that lasts. Jewelry manufacturers therefore combine metals into pure silver to produce a silver alloy that has sufficient hardness. The addition of other metals into silver obviously means that, the percentage of silver in the resulting metal is not 100%. <br></span><br><span>Internationally, it became important to stipulate the ideal proportions of silver and other metals that should be combined to produce silver jewelry. The metals mixed into silver are generally cheaper than silver, adding a large proportion of these other metals would therefore reduce the price per gram of the resulting metal alloy. But for jewelry buyers it would also mean that less precious metal is contained in the silver jewelry they wear. For this reason, it was agreed that the maximum proportion of metals added into silver would ideally be set at 7.5%. This would ensure that precious silver was at least 92.5% in the final metal alloy. If this was done, the silver could me called sterling silver. In the silver jewelry trade, the term is also sometimes referred to as 925 silver, 925 sterling silver or 92.5% silver. Get an idea of the variety and diversity of fine sterling silver jewelry at <a href="http://www.custom-jewelry-thailand.com/silver-jewelry-thailand-01.htm"><a href="http://www.custom-jewelry-thailand.com/silver-jewelry-thailand-01.htm">http://www.custom-jewelry-thailand.com/silver-jewelry-thailand-01.htm</a></a><br></span><br><span><em>Just before we end this brief write up we would like to mention something about silver tarnish. Silver tarnish is native to all silver, this is therefore not someting that is absent for sterling silver. Many buyers often buy 925 silver jewelry and feel that they have been cheated when the jewelry starts to tarnish. The Kaisilver jewelry and gem stone newsletter has a more thorough explanation on silver tarnish, you can access the report at </em></span><a href="http://www.newsletter.kaijewels.com/news010.htm"><span><em><a href="http://www.newsletter.kaijewels.com/news010.htm">http://www.newsletter.kaijewels.com/news010.htm</a></em></span></a></span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2009/08/01/sterling-silver-jewelry-understanding-your-925-silver-claddagh-ring-6628344/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2009/08/01/sterling-silver-jewelry-understanding-your-925-silver-claddagh-ring-6628344/Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:07:37 +0200 <p><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/068/3527068_635b36a40e_m.jpg" alt="pink-tourmaline-claddagh-ring-01a" hspace="5" vspace="5"></p> <p><span><span><strong><span>Claddagh Pink Tourmaline Ring</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The RG232 claddagh tourmaline ring is the much awaited pink gem stone heart ring from Kaisilver. If you were looking for a gold or sterling silver claddagh tourmaline ring, the most popular options would be a green tourmaline or a pink tourmaline. This pink gem stone heart ring captures the meaning of the historic claddagh ring and adds the beauty and passion of a pink gem stone to the jewel. Pink tourmaline has a good hardness and is suitable for all types of jewelry. While another gem stone like pink sapphire could also be used for your claddagh ring, the pink tourmaline would be much more affordable as compared to a pink sapphire. When choosing a pink tourmaline heart ring make sure that the pink color is in the medium range as shown in the image. Do not go for a very pale pink tourmaline as, the color would get lost in the gold mounting and not be very visible. Also avoid the pink color shades that have a brownish color tone. We recommend that category of pink tourmaline color for men's rings. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The Kaisilver claddagh tourmaline ring shown above has diamonds in the crown. This is an optional feature and you could get your claddagh pink tourmaline gold ring without the diamonds too. Since every Kaisilver claddagh ring is custom made, options for a yellow or white gold claddagh rings always exists. While you could get an 18k or 14k claddagh gold ring, 14k gold has a higher degree of hardness and is considered to make the jewel more sturdy and durable. If you were interested in a pink gem stone ring your options would be pink tourmaline, pink sapphire, pink quartz, morganite or kunzite. If you had to compare durability, beauty and price, the option of pink tourmaline would surely win. We request you to be careful regarding 'pink tourmaline' that is being peddled by the big jewelry sellers both in the stores and on television sale circuits. This pink topaz is merely white topaz that has been coated with a pink color. The color is only on the surface and can come off if the stone gets scratches. The jewelers push this cheap gimmick on buyers and are then capable of selling a 0.50$ (per carat) white topaz for 2$ (per carat). </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>You can get complete information regarding the RG232 kaisilver claddagh ring here <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-pink-tourmaline-ring-01.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-pink-tourmaline-ring-01.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-pink-tourmaline-ring-01.htm</a></a></span></span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2009/05/21/pink-tourmaline-claddagh-ring-a-great-choice-for-a-pink-gem-stone-claddagh-ring-6155116/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2009/05/21/pink-tourmaline-claddagh-ring-a-great-choice-for-a-pink-gem-stone-claddagh-ring-6155116/Thu, 21 May 2009 23:56:22 +0200 <span>Ruby Claddagh<img src="http://www.kaijewels.com/rg110_b.jpg" alt="Claddagh Ruby Ring" width="360" height="270"> Ring, What You Should Know</span> <p><span><span>If you are considering getting a ruby claddagh ring there are a few things that you should know. This article will provide valuable information to guide you make the right choice for your claddagh ruby ring. A ruby gemstone is strong and durable, natural rubies have a hardness of 9 when measured on the Mohs scale of hardness. So there is no special care that will be called for when wearing, cleaning or storing a claddagh ruby ring. However, the design of your claddagh ring can do a lot to make your ruby ring more durable. The Kaisilver claddagh ruby ring ensures good protection for the ruby gem stone. The gemstone in your claddagh ruby ring is bordererd all around with gold. This protects the edges of the ruby from chipping and breaking. The red color of the ruby gem stone ensures that a yellow or white gold ruby claddagh ring would look gorgeous. You might want to consider a 14k claddagh ring as 14k gold is harder than 18k gold. If you plan to use your claddagh ruby ring as an engagement ring, consider setting a few genuine diamonds in the crown of the ring. You should also know that rubies are available in various grades, Kaisilver claddagh ruby rings can be ordered with two grades of rubies and the prices vary accordingly. You should ofcourse make sure that your claddagh ruby gem stone ring comes with a natural ruby. Gimmicks like lab created rubies, imitation rubies, cz ruby and synthetic ruby have fooled many innocent buyers. Few jewelers procure gems directly from the mines, so there is always a lingering doubt regarding the authenticity of the gemstone. Kaisilver gemstone experts travel to the ruby mines to hand pick the rough gems. Skilled gemstone cutters then custom cut every ruby gemstone that is used in our claddagh ring. If you are considering a birth stone claddagh ring, the ruby represents the month of July and symbolizes love and affection. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>You could wear a ruby claddagh ring as an engagement ring or choose it for a birth stone jewel. You might even receive a claddagh ruby gemstone ring as a valentine's gift. No matter what occassion you wear a ruby ring for, it would surely be one of the most meaningful ruby rings that you could wear. The claddagh ring denotes love, friendship and loyalty. Kaisilver researchers spent several months studying the history and tradition of this 375 year legend. It is for this reason that Kaisilver claddagh rings are respected as the best rendition of the claddagh ring. They retain all features of the first claddagh ring that was made many centuries ago. You can see more details of ruby rings including the Claddagh ruby ring here <a href="http://www.kaisilver.com/ruby-engagement-rings-01.htm"><a href="http://www.kaisilver.com/ruby-engagement-rings-01.htm">http://www.kaisilver.com/ruby-engagement-rings-01.htm</a></a> If you would like to get more information on the ruby gem stone, spend some time at this link <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/ruby-ring-cr.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/ruby-ring-cr.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/ruby-ring-cr.htm</a></a></span></span></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2009/01/25/ruby-claddagh-ring-things-to-consider-before-buying-claddagh-ruby-rings-5441688/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2009/01/25/ruby-claddagh-ring-things-to-consider-before-buying-claddagh-ruby-rings-5441688/Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:08:45 +0100 <img src="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-garnet-ring-b.jpg" alt="Claddagh Garnet Ring, The Ideal January Birth Stone Ring" title="Custom claddagh garnet ring"><br>A birth stone ring is worn to bring good luck and fortune. The deeper meaning of the claddagh ring makes the garnet claddagh ring a great choice for a january birthstone ring. The first claddagh ring was made more than 375 years and symbolizes, love friendship and loyalty. Since the meaning of the claddagh ring is in the features of the ring, a gold or sterling silver garnet claddagh ring would have the same level of significance and meaning. The Kaisilver claddagh ring is regarded as the world's finest rendition of this historic jewel. The RG173 garnet claddagh ring is a lady's ring but similar claddagh rings are available for gents too. The claddagh ring is a jewel that is suitable for all occassions, claddagh wedding rings, claddagh engagement rings and even mothers claddagh rings make great jewels. The gemstone option for your claddagh ring allows you to enhance the meaning of your claddagh ring. Get more details on the RG173 claddagh garnet ring at this link: <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-ring-garnet.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-ring-garnet.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-ring-garnet.htm</a></a> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/08/10/garnet-claddagh-ring-the-best-january-bi-4567278/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/08/10/garnet-claddagh-ring-the-best-january-bi-4567278/Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:33:18 +0200 <img src="http://www.kaijewels.com/rg141_b.jpg" alt="http://www.kaijewels.com/rg141_b.jpg" title="claddagh wedding ring with birth stone and diamonds"></p> <p>The tradition of wearing wedding rings is not new. But, young couples have today shown a keen interest in wedding rings that have meaning and special significance. With this trend gaining momentum, the claddagh wedding ring presents itself as one of the most relevant designs for a wedding ring. The claddagh ring is today regarded as one of the most meaningful jewels in history. Your claddagh wedding ring would represent the 3 most vital virtues of a successful married life namely, love, friendship (togetherness) and loyalty. The RG141 shows a high end claddagh wedding ring created by the world's leading only jewelry provider, Kaisilver. Despite the exquisite design and high quality craftsmanship, it is true that the first claddagh ring made more than 375 years had a very humble beginning. </p> <p>When you wear your claddagh wedding ring, you will join one of millions on this planet to salute what is one of the most touching narrations of a jewel in history. Over 375 years ago, a young Irish slave named Robert Joyce was enslaved by a wealthy goldsmith. Throughout the harsh and tough conditions of slavery, Robert kept thinking of his beloved who lived in the small fishing village where he grew up. The village was named claddagh and was then a tiny naturally beautiful place in Ireland. At that point all Robert Joyce could do was dream that he would be a free man once again. This prompted him to create a special jewel for his beloved. Never did he imagine that the jewel would become one of history's most meaningful jewels. On being freed a few years later, Robert returned to his village and was re-united with his beloved. He gifted her the ring that he had made and the couple were soon married. </p> <p>The heart in your claddagh wedding ring stands for love, it is possible to make a claddagh ring with no gemstone heart. The whole heart could then be made of solid gold or sterling silver. If you choose to have a gemstone in your claddagh wedding ring, consider selecting a birthstone. A birthstone claddagh wedding ring adds meaning and significance to an already meaningful jewel. The diamonds in the crown of a claddagh wedding ring are optional and if included in the design, add a subtle glitter to a gorgeous jewel. You should know that claddagh wedding rings can be worn by men and ladies. The design elements remain the same for the lady's and gents claddagh wedding ring. What changes is the overall dimensions and ring size. </p> <p>The heart in the claddagh ring represents love, the crown shows loyalty and the hands are extended in friendship. The message and theme of this historic jewel are relevant even today. No marriage can exist and survive without the elements of love, friendship and loyalty. The RG141 claddagh wedding ring retains the features and meaning of the original claddagh ring that was made more than 375 years ago. You should read more about the ring and it's meaning at this link: <a href="http://www.jewelry.kaijewels.com/claddagh-wedding-ring.htm"><a href="http://www.jewelry.kaijewels.com/claddagh-wedding-ring.htm">http://www.jewelry.kaijewels.com/claddagh-wedding-ring.htm</a></a> The ring is suitable not only as a wedding ring but also as an engagement ring, a valentines jewel, a mothers ring. You could ofcourse wear your claddagh ring as a casual wear jewel too. Kaisilver claddagh rings are available in gold and sterling silver. Both gold and silver rings have the same high quality craftsmanship. <br> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/08/05/claddagh-wedding-ring-the-significance-o-4543846/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/08/05/claddagh-wedding-ring-the-significance-o-4543846/Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:21:12 +0200 <img src="http://www.kaijewels.com/man60_b.jpg" alt="Claddagh man silver ring" title="Sterling silver claddagh mens ring"></p> If you have observe mens claddagh rings you will notice that, silver mens claddagh rings are more common as compared to mens claddagh rings in yellow or white gold. There are a few interesting things that explain the popularity of silver mens claddagh rings. The first thing that is quite obvious is the <u>price factor</u>. Mens rings would generally be quite large, a large ring size and large overall dimensions for a mens claddagh ring would imply high metal weight. You could make a light weight mens claddagh ring but it would neither look impressive nor be long lasting. A sterling silver mens claddagh ring can be made with a hefty metal weight and still wear a modest price tag. On the other hand, mens claddagh gold rings with a good weight would be priced quite high. </p> <p>Besides the lower price, it is also true that men do not like to wear flashy jewels and other fashion accessories. A sterling silver mens claddagh ring has a reliable and confident look, without being flashy. The <u>classic color</u> of sterling silver makes the wearer appear strong, reliable and confident. This is all the more relevant in the case of a silver mens claddagh ring because of the antique nature of the design. Silver jewels are suitable for all skin color tones, and confidently hold their own with all types of clothes. A sterling silver claddagh mens ring could therefore be worn with formal or casual dress wear. </p> <p>There is one more issue that becomes relevant to mens claddagh rings and this is regarding the <u>gemstone</u> (if any) used in the ring. A large ring would normally need a large gemstone to appear proportionate to the overall dimensions of the ring. A gemstone mens claddagh ring would require a large gemstone and this can be terribly expensive in some cases. Sapphire, rubies, emeralds and tanzanite are quite highly priced when sizes move beyond the 2 to 3 carat range. Even good quality aquamarine, tourmaline, iolite red labradorite and opal can be expensive in large sizes. Given this fact, the possibility of getting a modestly priced mens silver claddagh ring with a natural gemstone is much higher as compared to the possibility of doing the same with a gold mens claddagh ring. </p> <p>The MAN60 shows a high quality kaisilver silver claddagh mens ring with a carnelian gemstone. There is no reason why a mens sterling silver claddagh ring cannot have the same quality craftsmanship as a gold claddagh ring but, few jewelers care to provide the same. Kaisilver has always worked to produce the finest quality custom jewelry in gold and sterling silver. The MAN60 can be seen in detail at these links: <a href="http://www.gemstonejewelry.kaijewels.com/man-claddagh-ring-kj-60.htm"><a href="http://www.gemstonejewelry.kaijewels.com/man-claddagh-ring-kj-60.htm">http://www.gemstonejewelry.kaijewels.com/man-claddagh-ring-kj-60.htm</a></a>  and <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/man-silver-claddagh-ring-cr-07.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/man-silver-claddagh-ring-cr-07.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/man-silver-claddagh-ring-cr-07.htm</a></a> While your mens claddagh silver ring can be custom made with any gem stone of your choice, you might want to know more about the carnelian gemstone shown in the MAN60 image. Read a complete report regarding the carnelian gem stone at this link: <a href="http://www.newsletter.kaijewels.com/carnelian.htm"><a href="http://www.newsletter.kaijewels.com/carnelian.htm">http://www.newsletter.kaijewels.com/carnelian.htm</a></a><br> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/07/26/mens-claddagh-ring-the-relevance-of-ster-4500021/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/07/26/mens-claddagh-ring-the-relevance-of-ster-4500021/Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:34:32 +0200 <img src="http://www.kaisilver.com/rg174_b.jpg" alt="http://www.kaisilver.com/rg174_b.jpg" title="Moonstone claddagh ring, gold or sterling silver"> <br> <p>Technically there is no reason why a silver cladag ring cannot be made with just about any gemstone. The RG174 image shows a silver cladag ring with a moonstone. However, there is one important thing that you should bear in mind when choosing a sterling silver cladag ring. All silver jewelry will tarnish, no plating on silver is a permanent anti-tarnish solution. The good thing is that tarnish if cleaned at the outset will not diminish the beauty of your silver cladag ring. Recommended liquids and polishing cloth are available to polish tarnish off silver jewelry. </p> <p>However, the important thing to understand is that not all gems have the same properties. Certain gems like emeralds might be affected with the chemicals used to clean your tarnished silver cladag ring. You should therefore discuss the properties of your preferred gem stone before purchasing a silver cladag ring. The moonstone shown above is a good gemstone option for a sterling silver cladag ring. You can polish the silver moonstone ring and then rinse it in cool clean water to wash away any residue chemicals that might be stuck to the ring. </p> <p> </p> <p>If you like the cladagh ring or wish to get more information regarding this gorgeous and meaningful jewel, read the information on this link: <a href="http://www.kaisilver.com/celtic-claddagh-ring.htm"><a href="http://www.kaisilver.com/celtic-claddagh-ring.htm">http://www.kaisilver.com/celtic-claddagh-ring.htm</a></a> You can also see a much bigger collection of gold and silver cladag rings at this link: <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/cladagh-ring-cr-th-02.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/cladagh-ring-cr-th-02.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/cladagh-ring-cr-th-02.htm</a></a><br></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/06/07/silver-cladag-ring-consider-the-gemstone-4283972/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/06/07/silver-cladag-ring-consider-the-gemstone-4283972/Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:01:48 +0200 <img src="http://www.kaisilver.com/turquoise-claddagh-ring.jpg" alt="http://www.kaisilver.com/turquoise-claddagh-ring.jpg" title="Claddagh Turquoise Ring"> <br> <p>The <u>december birthstone</u> turquoise has a long history, almost every civilization on this planet has a cultural past related to this blue gemstone. Your december birthstone ring would be worn to bring luck, wealth and health to you. But there is a way to add even <u>more meaning</u> to your turquoise birthstone ring. This can be done by choosing a birthstone ring design that itself has a rich tradition and significance. This is where a turquoise claddagh ring comes to mind. The <u>375 year</u> old claddagh ring is respected to be the most meaningful jewel in history. </p> <p>When the first claddagh ring was made more than 3 centuries ago by an <u>Irish slave</u>, no one ever imagined that the jewel would get the kind of global importance that it eventually did. The slave, robert joyce made the ring for his beloved, with the dream to be united with her when he was a free man. The dream eventually came true when young robert was released from slavery and went back to his small fishing village in Ireland. The ring that he gave his beloved showed a <u>heart</u>, a pair of <u>hands</u> holding the heart and  a <u>crown</u> on the heart. The ring symbolized three of the most important qualities of love, friendship and loyalty. </p> <p>Choosing a turquoise claddagh ring for your December birthstone will be a great choice. You will cherish the jewel more than any other treasure in your life. The Kaisilver claddagh ring shown in the RG142 image can be made in gold or sterling silver. Other gemstone options are also available. You can see more details on this december birthstone ring at this link: <a href="http://www.kaisilver.com/claddagh-ring-turquoise.htm"><a href="http://www.kaisilver.com/claddagh-ring-turquoise.htm">http://www.kaisilver.com/claddagh-ring-turquoise.htm</a></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/06/07/claddagh-turquoise-ring-adding-meaning-t-4283917/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/06/07/claddagh-turquoise-ring-adding-meaning-t-4283917/Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:43:43 +0200 <img src="http://www.kaisilver.com/rg152_b.jpg" alt="White gold claddagh ring with peridot gem stone." title="White gold peridot claddagh ring."> Your claddagh gold ring could be a white gold claddagh ring or a claddagh ring in yellow gold. If you are considering a white gold claddagh ring, you will need to choose from <strong>14k or 18k</strong> gold. The main thing that you need to understand is that, a 14k white gold claddagh ring would be harder than the same ring in 18k gold. This is because 18k gold is softer than 14k gold due to the composition of the alloy that is used to make 14k and 18k gold. Choosing a yellow or white gold claddagh ring would be largely based on your personal liking but, giving a thought to the gemstone color would be useful.</p> <p>A dark <strong>gemstone</strong> when set in white gold would appear even darker. This is because of the stark contrast between the white gold color and the dark gemstone color. A dark blue sapphire or a deep violet iolite gemstone can best explain this issue. Fortunately, there are certain gems that look great in yellow or white gold claddagh rings. Some examples are emerald, peridot, citrine, ruby, red garnet, rubelite, pink tourmaline, blue topaz and even black onyx. So before you choose the gemstone for your white gold claddagh ring, try to discuss various options with your jeweler. </p> <p>People often believe that white gold is softer and more delicate as compared to yellow gold. If you compare gold of the same karatage (eg.14k), the hardness of 14k white gold and 14k yellow gold would not differ. The color white  has probably been associated with something that is pure, gentle and soft. This probably is the reason behind the behind the belief that white gold is not hard. A white gold claddagh ring would look great for ladies and men. The <strong>men's white gold claddagh ring</strong> will need to have larger dimensions and heavier metal weight as compared to the yellow gold claddagh ring. The RG152 image shows a white gold claddagh ring with a peridot gemstone. </p> <p>If you wish to make a comparison between <strong>white gold and sterling silver</strong>, you should know that 14k white gold is harder than sterling silver. Further, a silver claddagh ring will tarnish after a while but a white gold claddagh ring will not. Talking about pricing, a sterling silver claddagh ring would obviously be much cheaper as compared to a white gold claddagh ring. </p> <p>Get more information on white gold claddagh rings at this link: <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/white-gold-claddagh-ring-info-cr-01.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/white-gold-claddagh-ring-info-cr-01.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/white-gold-claddagh-ring-info-cr-01.htm</a></a></p> <p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/05/18/white-gold-claddagh-ring-consider-the-ge-4188181/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/05/18/white-gold-claddagh-ring-consider-the-ge-4188181/Sun, 18 May 2008 06:17:15 +0200 <img src="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-topaz-ring-b.jpg" alt="Claddagh ring topaz gemstone" title="Cladag gemstone ring"> <br> <p>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: <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-ring-topaz-gemstone.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-ring-topaz-gemstone.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-ring-topaz-gemstone.htm</a></a> 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: <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/promise-ring-information-cr.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/promise-ring-information-cr.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/promise-ring-information-cr.htm</a></a><br></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/04/29/the-claddagh-ring-as-a-promise-ring-4107929/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/04/29/the-claddagh-ring-as-a-promise-ring-4107929/Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:35:58 +0200 <p><img src="http://www.customjewelry.org.uk/opal-birthstone-claddagh-ring_ss.jpg" alt="Claddagh fire opal ring" title="Fire opal gemstone claddagh ring"></p> <p> 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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>The link can be seen here: <a href="http://opalrings.customjewelry.org.uk/">http://opalrings.customjewelry.org.uk/</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/04/27/claddagh-wedding-ring-with-opal-gemstone-4099871/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/04/27/claddagh-wedding-ring-with-opal-gemstone-4099871/Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:17:35 +0200 <p><img src="http://www.kaijewels.com/rg141_b.jpg" alt="Claddagh wedding ring, custom made with gemstone and diamonds" title="Gemstone and diamond claddagh wedding rings"></p> <p>Buyers are today more educated about the Claddagh ring, Kaisilver has made sincere efforts to keep the tradition of this <strong>375 year legend</strong> 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. </p> <p>The most important factor that makes a claddagh wedding ring meaningful is the fact that, the first claddagh ring was made in Ireland by <strong>an enslaved fisherman</strong> 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 <strong>highest degree of love</strong> between two human beings. This is a very good reason for choosing a Claddagh wedding ring.</p> <p>When you consider a claddagh ring as a wedding ring, give a thought to the features of the ring. The ring has a heart that depicts <strong>love</strong>, a crown that shows <strong>loyalty</strong> and two hands hold the heart in <strong>friendship</strong>. Unlike most of the glamourous jewels in history that were acquired by plundering innocent people and nations, your claddagh ring would signify three qualities that can never go out of fashion, love, loyalty and friendship. A claddagh wedding ring represents something that every marriage should have, it is surely the most meaningful wedding ring that you will find. </p> <p>The <strong>Kaisilver Claddagh</strong> 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: <a href="http://www.jewelry.kaijewels.com/claddagh-wedding-ring.htm"><a href="http://www.jewelry.kaijewels.com/claddagh-wedding-ring.htm">http://www.jewelry.kaijewels.com/claddagh-wedding-ring.htm</a></a><br></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/04/05/claddagh-wedding-ring-deeper-meaning-and-3999333/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/04/05/claddagh-wedding-ring-deeper-meaning-and-3999333/Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:06:25 +0200 <img src="http://www.kaisilver.com/man33_b.jpg" alt="Male Onyx Claddagh Ring" title="Claddagh Onyx Ring"> <br> <p>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 <strong>friendship, love and loyalty </strong>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. </p> <p>Another thing about the black onyx gem stone is that it looks great in silver or gold. Large sizes are available and most men's rings need large sized gemstones. You could therefore choose a gold or sterling silver black onyx male claddagh ring. If you are considering a male claddagh ring with an onyx gemstone make sure that, the gemstone does not protrude too much from the mounting. This will reduce the changes of the gemstone being struck by physical impact, obviously meaning a longer lifespan for your male claddagh ring onyx ring. At the same time, make sure that the black onyx in your claddagh male ring has sufficient thickness. The gemstone is not transparent so the jeweller might cut it a bit too thin. Remember that a good gemstone depth adds durability to the gemstone too. </p> <p>Get complete information on this black onyx male claddagh ring and also see other claddagh rings for men at this link: <a href="http://www.kaisilver.com/man-claddagh-ring-all-ks-01.htm"><a href="http://www.kaisilver.com/man-claddagh-ring-all-ks-01.htm">http://www.kaisilver.com/man-claddagh-ring-all-ks-01.htm</a></a></p> <p></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/04/05/onyx-male-claddagh-ring-extremely-popula-3999252/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/04/05/onyx-male-claddagh-ring-extremely-popula-3999252/Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:44:25 +0200 <img src="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-ring-emerald-01.jpg" alt="Wearing A Claddagh Ring" title="Wearing A Cladadgh Ring"> <p>Since the implications of wearing a claddagh ring on a particular hand or finger are different, it is important to understand the right way to wear a claddagh ring. If you look at the above image of the claddagh ring, we will refer to the pointed base of the heart as the tip of the heart. Now read the information below to understand the implications of wearing the claddagh ring in a particular way. </p> <p>(a) <u><strong>Wearing on the right the hand</strong></u>: Like all rings, the claddagh ring can be worn on the left or the right hand. The claddagh ring worn on the right hand, could have the tip of the heart facing the wrist or facing the finger nails. If the claddagh ring is worn on the right hand with the tip of the heart facing the wrist, it would mean that the person wearing the ring already has someone close to their heart. If the claddagh ring is worn on the right hand with the tip of the heart facing the fingers, it would mean that the person wearing the ring is available. </p> <p>(b) <strong><u>Wearing on the left hand</u></strong>: The claddagh ring is generally worn on the left hand only if, the person wearing the ring is very close to getting married. The tip of the heart is worn facing the risk. There are no other conditions in which the claddagh ring is worn on the left hand. You would normally not wear your claddagh ring on the left hand with the tip of the heart facing the fingers. </p> <p>(c) <u><strong>Direction of the heart</strong></u>: We have mentioned above that, the tip of the heart is the bottom portion of the heart. Wearing your claddagh ring with the tip facing the wrist is meant to denote that your heart is already taken. This direction could be adopted when the claddagh ring is worn on the left hand or the right hand. Wearing the claddagh ring with the tip of the heart pointing to the finger nails would mean that, your heart is still available. This position is normally never used for the claddagh ring if, it is worn on the left hand. </p> <p>You will see from the above explanation that the meaning implied by your claddagh ring, would differ with the hand on which it is worn and also the direction in which the tip of the heart points. You can read more details about wearing the claddagh ring at this link: <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/wearing-claddagh-ring.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/wearing-claddagh-ring.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/wearing-claddagh-ring.htm</a></a></p> <p></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/03/21/how-do-you-wear-a-claddagh-ring-essentia-3915296/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/03/21/how-do-you-wear-a-claddagh-ring-essentia-3915296/Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:37:35 +0100 <p class="center"><strong><u>Claddagh Ring With Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Beryl, Yellow Apat</u>ite</strong></p> <img src="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-ring-citrine_b.jpg" alt="Claddagh citrine ring" title="Claddagh ring with yellow gem stone"></p> <p>The gemstone in a claddagh ring adds beauty and meaning to the ring. You could choose a gemstone claddagh ring based on your color preference or as a birthstone. If you are looking for a yellow gem stone claddagh ring, you would need to make a choice between few popular gems. Citrine, scapolite, yellow sapphire, yellow beryl and yellow apatite would probably be your main choices. Of these yellow gemstone claddagh rings, <u>citrine</u> would give you the best value based on price, clarity and durability. A yellow sapphire claddagh ring would have a gemstone that is harder than a citrine (sapphire) but the price for such a claddagh ring might move beyond your budget. </p> <p><u>Yellow beryl</u> or <u>scapolite</u> claddagh rings are a good choice too but, the price would be much higher than a citrine claddagh ring. There is not much difference in durability between citrine, yellow scapolite and yellow beryl. However, the gemstone that you surely need to <u>be careful</u> with is the yellow labradorite. Most jewelry experts admit that apatite is not strong enough for jewelry, surely not for rings. However, few large television shop channels still push this gemstone, ofcourse not mentioning the words of impartial gemstone experts. </p> <p>When it comes to a claddagh citrine ring, you could have a pale yellow citrine gemstone or a deeper yellow (orange tone) citrine gem stone set in the ring. Insist on an eye clean gemstone as eye clean citrine gems in these sizes are not hard to find. Irrespective of the hardness of these gems, it is always a good idea to border the entire gemstone with metal. This protects the edges from breaking and chipping. The RG154 image shows a gorgeous citrine claddagh ring with an eye clean, genuine handpicked and custom cut citrine gem stone. </p> <p><em>The information is adapted from:</em> <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-rings-citrine.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-rings-citrine.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-rings-citrine.htm</a></a> <em>The provider of world class claddagh rings. Each ring is fully custom made in silver or gold with gem stones of your choice.</em> </p> <p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/02/14/options_for_a_yellow_gemstone_claddagh_r~3724533/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/02/14/options_for_a_yellow_gemstone_claddagh_r~3724533/Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:13:49 +0100 <p><img src="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/tanzanite-claddagh-rings-ss.jpg" alt="Claddagh Ring History" title="History Of The Irish Claddagh Ring"><br> Most historic writings on the Claddagh ring, date the origins of the ring to around 375 years ago. The Claddagh village itself has undergone tremendous changes since then and is now, a modern town or city. At the time of the first Claddagh ring, the village was a small fishing village that had some wonderful natural beauty. The report on one of the most respected websites for the Claddagh ring also mentions of a history that goes back to over 300 years. It is then truly amazing that the ring has been growing in popularity decade after decade. It is a respected jewel in almost every country in Europe and it's history has impressed jewelry lovers in countries like Japan, Australia and New Zealand.</p> <p>Check one of the respected sources for Claddagh ring information on this link: <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-history.htm"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-history.htm">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/claddagh-history.htm</a></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/02/03/how_old_is_the_claddagh_ring_history~3671744/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/02/03/how_old_is_the_claddagh_ring_history~3671744/Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:45:05 +0100 <p><img src="http://www.kaisilver.com/rg152_s.jpg" alt="Claddagh silver ring" title="Silver claddagh ring"><br> When you consider buying a claddagh ring remember that, the meaning and significance of the claddagh ring lies in the features of the ring and not in the metal. This means that a gold or silver claddagh ring would have the same degree of meaning. At the same time do not fall for the gimmick that silver claddagh rings cannot have good craftsmanship or gemstones. Look around and you will surely find a jeweller who is willing to make a silver claddagh ring with fine craftsmanship for you. </p> <p>You should know that all silver jewelry will tarnish, this tarnish can be polished and cleaned with recommended lotions. For a jewel like this ring, a slightly tarnished silver claddagh ring will give the appearance of a classic antique jewel. At the same time do not go for rhodium, gold or other platings for your sterling silver claddagh ring. Though called, anti-tarnish treatments, these platings will wear off in time. This will leave your silver claddagh ring looking pale and patchy. </p> <p>A good sturdy silver claddagh ring will last a life time, if the design and metal weight are good. The gemstone should be mounted firmly, preferably with a metal border all around. The RG152 image shows one such silver claddagh ring, read full details at this link: <a href="http://www.kaisilver.com/claddagh-silver-ring.htm"><a href="http://www.kaisilver.com/claddagh-silver-ring.htm">http://www.kaisilver.com/claddagh-silver-ring.htm</a></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/02/03/silver_claddagh_ring_just_as_meaningful~3671733/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/02/03/silver_claddagh_ring_just_as_meaningful~3671733/Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:34:53 +0100 <p><img src="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/tanzanite-claddagh-ring.jpg" alt="Claddagh ring" title="Claddagh ring with gemstone "></p> <p>The Claddagh ring is today considered to be one of the most meaningful jewels in history. Yet, not many people are aware of the humble beginnings of this legendary jewel. The origins of the Irish Claddagh ring take us back to over 375 years and a small Irish fishing village named the Claddagh. Robert Joyce an ordinary fisherman lived in this small village. He is credited with having made the first claddagh ring, it was made during his tenure as a slave. Unlike most historic jewels that were procured by plundering far away lands or supressing feeble people, the Claddagh ring boasts of a humble beginning, a beginning that went on to create a tremendous jewel. </p> <p><em>This blog is maintained by</em> <a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/"><a href="http://www.claddagh-rings.com/">http://www.claddagh-rings.com/</a></a><em> as a humble tribute to the historic and legendary Irish Claddagh ring. We salute the spirit, courage and tolerance that was involved in creating history's most meaningful jewels.</em><br> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/02/03/claddagh_ring_the_legend~3671707/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://claddaghrings.blog.co.uk/2008/02/03/claddagh_ring_the_legend~3671707/Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:18:22 +0100