May We Suggest... The wedding rings below are also made in Galway and are part of our collection of 18Kt yellow gold wedding rings. Click on each image to view them in more detail.	The History Of The Claddagh The designs on our wedding rings are classic Celtic and early Irish patterns combined with the Claddagh motif. Claddagh rings were first worn as betrothal rings and wedding rings in the ancient fishing village of "The Claddagh" in Galway, Ireland. The first claddagh ring is said to have been made by Richard Joyce and was given to his sweetheart on his release from slavery in North Africa.	Wedding Ring To Match This is the matching Ladies 18 karat yellow gold wedding ring. Click the image for a more detailed view of this wedding band.