No Irish Wedding is complete without a Claddagh Wedding Band

If you are considering using the Claddagh as your wedding ring, you have two choices. You can select a traditional Claddagh ring (like the one its creator Richard Joyce made for his wife) or a Claddagh band. A traditional Claddagh ring has a bezel cut or cast in the form of two hands (symbolizing friendship) clasping a heart (symbolizing love) topped with a crown (symbolizing loyalty) A Claddagh band, on the other hand, is a circular ring (of various metals) with etchings of the Claddagh directly on it.

“The band” is an ancient symbol of marriage that dates back to the Egyptians. It is said to represent eternity – an endless circle with no beginning and no end. The Celts also found great symbolism in the circle believing it represented, among other things, wholeness and the life cycle. The Celts believed that the center of a circle was where the Heavens and the Earth met, a place where the soul could reach ultimate enlightenment. The center of a wedding band is one’s left ring finger – which has a vein that runs to the heart.

Whether you choose a Claddagh ring or band as your wedding ring, you will be wearing a ring steeped in rich traditions. If you choose a Claddagh themed band, we have many choices available to you here at to fit your tastes and budget. You can find Claddagh bands in gold, silver, platinum, or two-toned. We have bands for both men and women of various thicknesses – some even have diamonds set within them. Additionally, we have several matching sets for brides and grooms – including a band which has etchings of both the Claddagh and another symbolic Celtic design – the trinity. Please see our array of beautiful and symbolic Claddagh Wedding Bands.