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The beautiful claddagh ring. There is romance in this promise of forever love.

The roots of these symbols stem back to the ancient Druid gods and goddesses and mean even more than many realize. If you're thinking about getting...or giving claddagh jewelry, learn more about the history of this token of caring and devotion.

The Claddagh Ring Story - Did you know that Queen Victoria wore one of these rings? This and more trivia can be found in this essay on the history of the ring.

Galway - The village of Claddahg is in County Galway and the history zeroes in on local legends. 'Let love and friendship reign" is the message, no matter how the original design began.

The Claddahg Ring - A jewelry shop online provides a short and amusing history of the symbols with a promise to provide you with your own.

The Legend of Claddagh - A nice history and the links on this site show some fine examples of claddagh jewelry. The design is so popular that bracelets, necklaces and even watches use the symbols.

Claddagh Ring - Good details on the ring's origin, significance and history, along with pop culture references and related links, from Wikipedia.

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