August Birthstone Claddagh Ring Birthdays are a check each year to remind us of the our own individual momentum and to celebrate the lives of those we care about most. For any important person in your life born in August, this Claddagh inspired birthstone ring is a perfect gift. Set with the unique and dazzling peridot stone, this piece displays also the classical Claddagh symbol. Don't know your ring size? Click here to use our guide to find out Height: 9.6 mm / 0.38'' Weight: 2.5 g History of the Claddagh The Claddagh (or Cladach, meaning 'the shore') features a crowned heart held by two hands - the heart represents love, the hands represent friendship, while the crown stands for loyalty. As far back as medieval times, engagement rings had been inscribed with clasped hands to signify one's fidelity, while the heart and crown were eventually added in the 18th century. The Claddagh is named for the former fishing village that's now part of Galway city in the West of Ireland, where iconic Claddagh rings have since been produced for hundreds of years. Legend has it that in 1695, a local teenage silversmith called Richard Joyce became enslaved by Algerian pirates, and invented the Claddagh ring while in captivity. Whatever the true origin, the Claddagh has since exploded in popularity among those desiring to celebrate their Irish heritage, appearing on many forms of jewelry and art from weddings rings to casual gifts of friendship. Explore more designs in our Celtic jewelry collection.
