"Claddagh rings are fast becoming popular."

Diamond and emerald Claddagh rings are traditionally Irish, but they have gone beyond their original scope, and now are a popular wedding ring option all over the world. Diamond and emerald Claddagh rings are special in that they have a romantic story behind them. This lends them a beautiful aura that you will definitely like to have about your wedding.

The Claddagh is a motif formed by two hands that hold a crowned heart. The diamond and emerald Claddagh rings are traditionally made of silver or gold or a combination of the two. A diamond, emerald or any other gemstone can be set within the heart. Or it may be entirely a heart shaped diamond or emerald that makes up the crowned heart. The varieties in the square emerald cut diamond rings are endless. The Claddagh symbol can be placed in an endless loop around the 18kt emerald and diamond ring if you wish.

The Language Of The Claddagh

The Claddagh 18kt emerald and diamond ring has its own language - the language of love, loyalty, fidelity and friendship. If it is worn on the right hand with the crown pointing away from the fingertip, it means that the wearer is free to love somebody. If it is worn on the right hand with the crown pointing towards the fingernail, it then means that the wearer is in love or engaged. Then again, married people are supposed to wear the diamond and emerald Claddagh rings on the left hand with the crown pointing towards the fingernail.

Apart from being popular as wedding rings, the square emerald cut diamond rings are also handed down from generation to generation as an heirloom. Sometimes it is given by mother to daughter or granddaughter, and sometimes it may be the groom's mother or grandmother who gifts it to the bride. You may well have seen some emerald cut diamond ring photos in wedding albums. If you want one for yourself, you can take one of these emerald cut diamond ring photos to your jeweler for a copy to be made.