This fall, Agnès de Verneuil revisits the legends surrounding Claddagh rings. Available in silver and vermeil, this collection embodies a powerful symbol of friendship, eternal love, and fidelity.
The Claddagh ring: a jewel with Celtic origins
The origins of the Claddagh ring date back to 16th-century Ireland. The name Claddagh comes from a fishing village in the west of Ireland, south of the city of Galway. After the Great Famine, which caused many Irish people to emigrate in the 19th century, the ring spread to the United States and the rest of the world, accompanied by the adage "Let love and friendship reign."
Two hands holding a heart and many symbols
Each symbol on the Claddagh ring has a special meaning, and so does the way you wear it. The hands in the Claddagh symbolize the friendship two people share. The heart represents the love given or received by a person. The crown signifies loyalty. This crown, in the Accroche Cœur collection by Agnès de Verneuil, is designed with pearls forming an arc above the heart.
The art and manner of wearing the Claddagh ring!
Regarding how to wear the Claddagh ring, several meanings exist here as well. Worn on the right hand with the point of the heart facing the fingers, it means that the person is not in a committed relationship. On the same hand, but this time with the point of the heart facing the wrist, the person has their heart taken secretly or without reciprocity. If, on the other hand, the ring is worn on the left hand, with the point of the heart facing the fingers, the person is engaged. If, on the other hand, the heart points towards the wrist, the person is married. Now that you know the essentials about the Claddagh ring,
you can easily choose a piece of jewelry with the Accroche Cœur, whether it's a necklace, bracelet, ring, or even earrings for this fall !