He's buying me a claddagh ring...

[Everything Zen]

I'm moving 2 hours away in June and for our 1 year anniversary around that time, he wants to buy me an Irish claddagh ring. I feel so blessed to be with a man that talks of nothing but marriage and a family with me but insists on taking things slowly by properly courting me. I guess it's more of a promise ring since we will not see as much of each other. He's 36 and I'm 25. Even though we're older, I think it's sweet especially since he knows I've never been in a real relationship before...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claddagh_ring

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

That's great. I had never heard of this before, but it sounds really sweet. Congratulations!

 

[CarLiTa]

aww That's wonderful

 

[Leslie_C]

The guy who officiated our wedding was Irish and he had one of those rings as his wedding band, but I think it had something else on each side and he was telling me what each thing represented. I thought it was very unique and something I hadnt seen before.

 

[Everything Zen]

That's great. I had never heard of this before, but it sounds really sweet. Congratulations!

Thank you! It seems like some kind of Irish tradition. A lot of Catholic girls I know wear used to wear theirs in high school to show if they were in a relationship or if they were spoken for. It depends on how it's worn on your hand that signifies this.

 

[graCeful_89]

Aww I love thoseeee - I wants one.

 

[tyrablu]

I like the meaning that is attached to this ring. Does anyone know where you can purchase one?

 

[stinastina]

! I love the meaning behind the ring.

 

[Coolata]

Congrats!! Thanks for this info...always wonder what the ring symbolized.

 

[mnemosyne]

Depending on which hand you wear it on and which way you turn the design it can state what your relationship status is.

The right hand is saved for being single or just in a committed relationship.

The left hand is either engagement or marriage.

If you turn the design outward from the body it's the lesser commitment and if it's inward then it's the greater.

So Right hand + out = single
Right hand + in = committed relationship

Left hand + out = engaged
Left hand + in = married

I've always thought they were cute.

 

[Divine Inspiration]

How sweet! I love things that have meaning and significance. Very nice.

 

[Everything Zen]

I like the meaning that is attached to this ring. Does anyone know where you can purchase one?

You can purchase them online but they should be at just about any reputable jewelry store.

 

[SweetNic_JA]

Cool! Did he say on which hand and towards what direction you should wear the ring?

 

[Everything Zen]

Cool! Did he say on which hand and towards what direction you should wear the ring?

Good question! I know we're planning on getting married but not for quite a while so I don't know if I want to wear it on the left hand just yet- besides I know he wants to do the whole engagement ring thing. I assume I'll wear it on the right with the heart facing inward.

 

[SweetNic_JA]

Good question! I know we're planning on getting married but not for quite a while so I don't know if I want to wear it on the left hand just yet- besides I know he wants to do the whole engagement ring thing. I assume I'll wear it on the right with the heart facing inward.

I'd make the same assumption as you. I would take it a step further and have him put in on my finger...just to avoid confusion

 

[Everything Zen]

I'd make the same assumption as you. I would take it a step further and have him put in on my finger...just to avoid confusion

Good idea!

 

[Armyqt]

What a wonderful gesture of his love.

 

[Everything Zen]

What a wonderful gesture of his love.

Thank you. I know I am truly blessed.

 

[DozenRoses99]

Congratulations! This is so sweet and special!

 

[CandiceC]

What a wonderful gesture of his love.

I agree!

 

[Everything Zen]

Thank you ladies!! Does anyone else have one? (Whether or not someone gave it to you)

 

[Country gal]

Sweet concept. Is your guy Irish?

 

[Everything Zen]

Sweet concept. Is your guy Irish?

Yeah...

 

[Country gal]

I wasn't sure if he was Irish and it was a very important part of his roots. Or his did some research and thought the Irish tradition would be a sweet addition to your relationship. I have never heard of the ring. I am Catholic, I know you reference Catholic girls wearing the ring. They must of been Catholic Irish girls.

 

[Everything Zen]

Yeah I guess he's pretty traditional, he had one as a kid and we were going to have that one resized but he wanted to buy me one with a birth stone. They have all kinds, even one made of multiple rings that go together like a puzzle.

 

[QUINN]

Nice, congrats, Hon! I've always loved these rings and their meanings.

Irish, huh? some kinda sexxxy <---notice the triple x :wink2:

You always sound so happy about your relationship. I'm happy for you!

Yes, I'm a romantic.

 

[Everything Zen]

Nice, congrats, Hon! I've always loved these rings and their meanings.

Irish, huh? some kinda sexxxy <---notice the triple x :wink2:

You always sound so happy about your relationship. I'm happy for you!

Yes, I'm a romantic.

Girl!
Yes I am blissfully happy!!! I guess only the future will tell but I just want to say to the ladies of the LHCF: When it's right. It's right- Hands Down. I wish all of you AT LEAST as much love and happiness as I am experienceing with my one and only.

Three cheers to love!!!

 

[Everything Zen]

BTW I picked out a style that I want (white gold or silver only). Whaddya think?

http://www.celtic-rings.biz/celtic-rings-clad34.html

 

[dicapr]

I think that is a very pretty ring!