Irish Engagement Rings

The Irish engagement rings

Weddings are sometimes culturally and/or religiously influences.  Even engagements for some cultural and religions are pre-arranged and therefore follow the rule of the thumb regarding the traditional ramifications and requirements.   Some cultures see it as bad look for the newly engaged couple to divert form traditional practices as well as cultural rings, such as Irish engagements rings are for the Irish cultural.  There are three main engagement ring styles which are culturally tied to the Irish traditions. These three rings styles are the Claddagh, Celtic and the emerald engagement rings, which will be briefly, described to give a more profound understanding of traditions.

The Claddagh engagement ring traditionally characterized by the simple symbolic patterns of a center heart that represents love, held by hands that signify friendships and a crown affixed to the top which denotes loyalty.  This Irish inspired ring has no real history other than the tradition stories dating back at least three centuries ago.  Although the ring is quite simple it has gain notoriety aboard.  The Claddagh ring can be customized to any stone of choice in the center heart as well as the crown.  This is an affordable antique style engagement ring with deep traditional value.  

The Celtic engagement ring is another traditionally inspired ring from Ireland; this exquisitely designed ring is a traditional filigree style engagement ring.  The intricate multi-color bejeweled traditional ring is quite inspiring which signifies the interwoven metals in to a symbolic not that represents the ultimate connection the couple shares.  The Celtic engagement ring typically employs the multi-tone-filigree of two contrasting metals such as platinum, titanium and/or yellow gold. This vintage Irish style engagement ring cost depends upon the stones and level of filigree to include the metals however over all it’s an affordable engagement ring. This also is a great ring style easily customized.

Finally the most widely recognizable emerald engagement ring, while the emerald ring is not a traditional engagement ring is can be used as an alternative engagement ring that represents the national color of Ireland or just the bride or grooms to be favorite color. The emerald stone can be sets as a standard solitaire and accented gemstones or smaller diamonds of the same cut to give it a more personalized feel.  The ring can also bear a single stone with filigree style intricacy to bring out the band.   Conversely many engagements rings are cultural inspired antique style engagements rings however the Irish engagement ring is quite affordable and fits most budgets.