Claddagh Ring 14ct Gold Diamond & Emerald

14ct Diamond & Emerald Claddagh Ring.

The beautiful design, two hand, holding a heart set with an Emerald surrounded by full cut diamonds, surmounted by a crown; the hand signifying friendship - the heart love - and the crown loyality. Diamonds are also set into the cuffs and crown. 

The claddagh ring became very popular as a betrothal and wedding ring and the claddagh design is no used extensively for pendants, earrings and brooches.

Inside each ring is the 14ct hallmark, which is the most, respected and sought after hallmark in the world.

The Claddagh was a fishing village just outside the walls of Galway city, on the west coast of Ireland. The people of the village were distinctive; they had there own king and type of dress.

In the 16th century, a boy named Richard Joyce was taken from the city by Moorish pirates and sold as a slave to a wealthy Moorish goldsmith who trained the lad in the craft.

His master took a great liking to richard, and offered him his freedom, which he very happily accepted. Returning to Galway, he prospered as a craftsman in gold and silver and the claddagh ring is one of his surviving works.

Each ring contains a heart shaped Emerald weighing 25 points and 18 full cut diamonds weighing 30 points.

This  ring comes with the 14 carat Hallmark. 

This ring comes with a certificate for appraisal.

Comes in a beautiful presentation box.