Irish Rings

Irish Rings posts cover the small group of traditional ring designs from Ireland. Articles look at the Claddagh from the fishing village outside Galway with its hands holding a crowned heart, the wedding band tradition of wearing the Claddagh with the heart pointing inward to show a committed relationship, the Trinity knot ring drawn from older manuscript art, the Celtic warrior bands with woven knot panels and the gimmel ring tradition that resurfaces from time to time. There are also notes on hallmarks at the Dublin Assay Office, on the difference between yellow and white gold versions and on care tips.