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Venice, FL
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Posted Nov 07, 2009, 11:17:19 AM |
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About 3 weeks ago I had some luck at a inter-coastal area.
Two silver dimes. 1963 and 1946.
Then a 14K ring with a small diamond, hopefully the diamond is real.
OOPS, sorry about the size!
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Nov 07, 2009, 01:15:17 PM |
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Nice Claddagh Ring ! I found one the other day gold but no diamond.
Thanks for sharing your find.
Pat in San Clemente
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Wallingford,PA
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Nov 07, 2009, 01:17:09 PM |
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very nice! congrats
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Debby
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Posts: 542
Venice, FL
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Nov 07, 2009, 05:35:21 PM |
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What pray tell is a Claddagh?
TIA
Ralph
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Nov 07, 2009, 05:45:47 PM |
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Posts: 1363
Punta Gorda, Florida
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Nov 07, 2009, 09:43:47 PM |
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nice ring ralph
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So. Cal
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Nov 07, 2009, 10:28:45 PM |
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Great Find!
The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: "With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my loyalty." Yet, the expression, "Let love and friendship reign forever" can be found as another meaning for the symbols.
The way that a Claddagh ring is worn on the hand is usually intended to convey the wearer's romantic availability, or lack thereof. The ring is worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward to show that the wearer is not romantically linked but is looking for love. When turned inwards, it is shown that the wearer is in a relationship, or their heart has been "captured". Noting that the heart is pointing down the hand and into the veins which lead to the wearer's heart. The ring worn on the left hand with the heart facing outward shows the wearer is engaged; turned inward indicates the wearer is married. (wikpedia)
The Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring given as a token of love or worn as a wedding ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the city of Galway. The ring was first produced in the 17th century during the reign of Queen Mary II, though elements of the design are much older.
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Posts: 542
Venice, FL
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Nov 08, 2009, 06:43:59 AM |
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Thanks so much for the reply. I guess I could have Googled it but did not think of it. (old age).
The research seems to indicate a quality stone. Fingers crossed.
Ball park figure is around $900.
Ralph
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East Central Florida
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Nov 09, 2009, 03:40:45 PM |
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Learn something new every day.... thanks for sharing the info. Very nice looking ring ( Claddagh )  A keeper for sure. Ray S |
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