Irish Wedding Rings

Since very old time, every religion contains a custom of exchanging of wedding rings. And this custom still followed by today's modern people also and it's spread all over the world. In each part of the world it is believed that a wedding would not be complete until bride and groom exchange their rings.

Actually, exchanging wedding vows and rings is a very emotional moment for couples and their relatives and friends. Irish people also exchange their rings and this is called Irish wedding ring.

Irish culture originated from the conventional Celtic religion and according to it, heart signifies love, the crown signifies eternity and perpetuity and the clasped hands symbolize company and togetherness.

In reality, the ring band with interlaced strands is symbol of union of two lives. Exchanging rings hold a very great important in wedding. It is the indication of two things - complete control and liability on the part of the partners.

Irish wedding ring signifies the responsibility and commitment of the couple and it is linked with many important aspects of wedding. It is tradition to wear a wedding ring in a fourth finger of left hand because this finger has a very closeness to the heart.

It is the revealed fact that the Irish wedding ring is engaged if the heart of the Irish wedding ring is far from the body. If the heart goes towards the ring wearer t indicates that the person was married. On the other hand if the heart worn on the right hand and if it is turned inward it indicates that the wearer was involved in a relationship. And if it is turned outward it indicates that the wearer was unattached.

Claddagh ring was the most important Irish wedding ring. This ring was so cute and beautiful with complex designs and superb craftsmanship. Most of the Irish people prefer to have their own designed Claddagh rings with their own personal mark on the rings. According to the Irish customs it is believed that the Irish wedding ring should be gifted and not brought directly.