A fede ring featuring two clasped hands – a symbol of betrothal – dates back to the Romans. Bartholomew Fallon, a Galway goldsmith, is credited with crafting the Irish version during the late 17th century. The jewelry features a crown above a heart surrounded by two hands. They represent loyalty, love and friendship. This sign welcomes you to Galway’s oldest producer of the Claddagh ring, founded by Thomas Dillion in 1750. Part of the store features a museum displaying millenniums of original rings. The namesake for Claddagh is a headland at the mouth of the River Corrib and Galway Bay.
