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Irish Rings
By Bobette Kyle-Wagner | May 6, 2008
The traditional Irish ring is called a Claddagh ring (and can be used as an engagement or commitment ring). It features two hands, a heart and a crown. The design is named for the fishing village where Richard Joyce — the craftsman who created the design — originated. The ring could be worn on the traditional left hand ring finger, facing outward when worn as an engagement ring and inward after the ceremony. When used as a commitment ring, the woman could wear the Claddagh as a right hand ring, then move it to her left hand when wed. Today, Claddagh engagement rings are often worn as a symbol of the bride’s heritage. Other Irish engagement and wedding ring designs include Trinity or other Celtic knots. Shop the MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com Irish rings, Celtic rings, and Mens Celtic Wedding Rings pages for designs available for online purchase.
May 6th, 2008 at 10:14 am
I am wondering if wearing the wedding ring on the left hand ring finger is passed on from this culture?
I also value the significance of wearing the wedding rings. when the wedding rings are worn, it also signifies the committment between the husband and wife.
May 6th, 2008 at 11:36 am
I believe the tradition of wearing the ring on the left hand is passed on through many cultures and is not strictly an Irish custom. Wikipedia’s wedding ring article gives a bit of added insight.
May 8th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Thanks Bobette for the reference… =)
May 8th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
You are welcome.