July-Ruby Birthstone Claddagh Earring

• July-Ruby Birthstone Claddagh Earring
• Hallmarked in Dublin Castle
• Width: 9 mm
• Height: 15.5mm
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• Direct from Ireland
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July-Ruby Birthstone Claddagh Earring -Legend has it that the Claddagh symbol was originated by Richard Joyce, a Galway seafarer kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in North Africa where he learned the art of a goldsmith. When released, nothing could keep him from his beloved Galway where he returned to become a master goldsmith and where he created the Claddagh ring. For centuries this was used as a wedding ring by the fisher folk of Claddagh village, which nestled outside the walls of Galway city in the west of Ireland.

Claddagh rings can be friendship, engagement or wedding rings depending on how you wear them. Friendship: by placing the ring anywhere on your right hand. Engagement: by placing the ring on the third finger of your left hand with the heart pointing outwards. Wedding: by placing the ring on the third finger of your left hand with the heart pointing inwards towards your heart. The symbols of the Claddagh are the Heart, Crown and Hands for Love, Loyalty and Friendship.

July-Ruby Birthstone Claddagh Earring

July – Ruby – Said to promote courage, success, heightened awareness and concentration. The ruby is the captivating stone of nobility named for its rich red colour. Of course also considered a stone of passion (highly prized by Chinese emperor Kublai Khan.)