A piece of jewelry that, in modern times, has come to symbolize Ireland. Credit...Karen Cox for The New York Times Supported by By Sandra Jordan GALWAY, Ireland — Over the years the Claddagh ring — ...

Anyone who's been in a museum gift shop in Ireland knows that the claddagh ring is an important symbol. But, as is the case with most symbols, its true meaning has been clouded and changed with time.

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Analysis: How a Galway goldsmith with a colourful past created an Irish design icon of love, jewellery and folklore The Claddagh ring has long been a symbol of love in jewellery form, featuring a ...

Though it is a traditional Irish piece of jewelry, the emblem is now a globally recognized token of love, loyalty and friendship. Having been around for centuries, the Claddagh symbol is now ...

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The titular bauble--a pair of hands clasping a crowned heart with the motto""Let love and friendship reign""--is a traditional Irish emblem passed from mothers to daughters and granddaughters, ...

From Claddagh rings to trad music, Guinness selling out internationally and designers adapting sports clothing (think Lauren ...

She is usually spotted dripping in sparkling crystals during her renowned burlesque act, but Dita von Teese swapped costume jewellery for a handmade silver claddagh at a visit to a Dublin craft ...