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Claddagh ring. A Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne an Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring in which a heart represents love, the crown stands for loyalty, and two clasped hands symbolize friendship. [1] [2] The design and customs associated with it originated in Claddagh, County Galway. Its modern form was first produced in the 17th century. [3]
While Angel gives Buffy a Claddagh ring for her birthday during their tearful parting at the dock, Spike's vamps manage to steal the arm back, scrubbing the mission. Later at the library, Buffy has another informative dream, and takes Angel to investigate Spike and Drusilla's lair at the factory.
Richard Joyce (c. 1660 – c. 1737) was an Irish goldsmith.Joyce was a member of one of the Tribes of Galway and is credited with the creation of the Claddagh Ring.. In 1675 he left Galway to serve as an indentured servant in the West Indies but his ship was intercepted by pirates from Algeria who enslaved the entire crew.
Claddagh may refer to several things associated with the island of Ireland: Claddagh, Galway, part of Galway city centre, formerly a fishing village on the old city outskirts; Claddagh ring, a traditional friendship or wedding ring that originated in the Claddagh village; Claddagh Records, a record label in Dublin
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Articles relating to rings, round bands, usually of metal, worn as ornamental jewellery.The term "ring" by itself always denotes jewellery worn on the finger; when worn as an ornament elsewhere, the body part is specified within the term, e.g., earrings, neck rings, arm rings, and toe rings.
Bartholomew Fallon, (fl. 1676 - c.1700) was a 17th-century Irish goldsmith, based in Galway.He is first mentioned in the will of Dominick Martin (to whom he was probably apprenticed) dated 26 January 1676, in which Martin willed him some of his tools.
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