The Claddagh ring is the traditional Irish wedding ring. The symbolism of the Claddagh ring gives it significance and timelessness:
- The hands denote friendship and togetherness
- The heart is a sign of love
- The crown above the heart signifies loyalty and fidelity
The history of the Claddagh ring dates back to the 17th century. The tradition of Claddagh rings first started in a small fishing village in Ireland called the Claddagh. The word Claddagh itself comes from the Irish term ‘An Cladach’ which means a ‘flat stony shore’. The Claddagh is worn by people of Irish descent the world over as a source of pride in their heritage. The Claddagh motto is a beautiful description of the essence of the Irish spirit…
“Let Love and Friendship Reign!”
At Heart & Hands, the Claddagh evokes additional meaning:
- Our hearts are passionate about wine – Heart & Hands blossomed from our love of the fruit of the vine
- With the support of dear friends and family, we hand-craft the wine, using labor intensive hand picking and hand sorting techniques
- We do all of this out of loyalty to our customers – who deserve the highest quality wine that we can produce – From our Heart and Hands to Yours!