Legend has it that the Claddagh symbol was originated by Richard Joyce, a Galway seafarer kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in North Africa where he learned the art of a goldsmith.
When he was released, nothing could keep him from his beloved Galway where he returned to become a master goldsmith and where he created the Claddagh ring.
This pattern is deeply etched and oxidized around the band and the ring is a unisex ‘comfort fit’ band meaning the inside of the band is domed for a more comfortable wear.
