How To Wear The Claddagh Ring

Claddagh rings were originally worn in the village of The Claddagh in Galway, Ireland and their traditional purpose was to show marital status.

1. If one was courting, the claddagh ring would be worn on the right hand with the heart facing outwards.
   
   
2. Once a betrothal had been decided the claddagh ring would be turned so the heart faced inwards.
   
   
3. Upon marriage, the claddagh ring worn on the left hand with the heart turned inwards, would serve as a wedding ring.

Over time the poupularity of the claddagh design grew and now, people around the world wear the claddagh ring and gift to friends and those they hold dear the age old message of Love, Friendship & Loyalty.

Wearing the claddagh ring on the right hand with the heart facing inwards, shows you have love under consideration.

But worn on your left hand with the heart turned inwards the world will know that two hearts have forever joined .