{"product_id":"gold-vermeil-cubic-zirconia-set-claddagh-ring","title":"GOLD VERMEIL CUBIC ZIRCONIA SET CLADDAGH RING","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlright, my lovely jewellery people, \u003cstrong\u003elet's talk about the Claddagh\u003c\/strong\u003e – because if you're going to wear a ring that symbolises love, loyalty and friendship, you might as well choose one that also sparkles like it has somewhere important to be.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eCladdagh ring\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted in \u003cstrong\u003e925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished with a rich \u003cstrong\u003e14ct Gold vermeil\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating that gorgeous warm Gold appearance without requiring you to sell a kidney to fund it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt the centre sits a \u003cstrong\u003eheart-shaped white Cubic Zirconia\u003c\/strong\u003e, crowned by additional round Cubic Zirconia stones, giving the whole ring a lovely combination of traditional symbolism and modern sparkle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd I rather love that it isn't just pretty. It actually has something to say.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e🍀 The Claddagh – Three Symbols, One Very Good Story\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCladdagh ring\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Ireland's most recognisable jewellery designs, originating in the fishing village of \u003cstrong\u003eCladdagh\u003c\/strong\u003e, just outside the old city walls of Galway.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe design traditionally features three elements:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e❤️ \u003cstrong\u003eThe Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e – love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e🤝 \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hands\u003c\/strong\u003e – friendship\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e👑 \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crown\u003c\/strong\u003e – loyalty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Claddagh ring, as we recognise it today, dates back to the \u003cstrong\u003e17th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the symbolism has become wonderfully timeless.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt makes this ring particularly meaningful as a \u003cstrong\u003epromise ring, engagement ring, anniversary ring, friendship ring or sentimental gift\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBasically, it's doing rather a lot of emotional heavy lifting for one small piece of jewellery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e💍 How Do You Wear a Claddagh Ring?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow, this is where things get delightfully complicated, because apparently the Irish decided that one ring could communicate your entire romantic situation without anyone actually having to \u003cstrong\u003esay anything\u003c\/strong\u003e. Very efficient.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditionally, the \u003cstrong\u003edirection of the heart\u003c\/strong\u003e tells the story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e❤️ \u003cstrong\u003eSingle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear the ring on your \u003cstrong\u003eright hand with the heart pointing outwards\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from you. This traditionally indicates that your heart is still available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e❤️ \u003cstrong\u003eIn a relationship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear it on your \u003cstrong\u003eright hand with the heart pointing towards you\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your heart is taken; thank you very much.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💍 \u003cstrong\u003eEngaged:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ring is traditionally moved to the \u003cstrong\u003eleft hand with the heart pointing outwards\u003c\/strong\u003e, towards your fingertips.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💍 \u003cstrong\u003eMarried:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once married, the Claddagh is worn on the \u003cstrong\u003eleft hand with the heart pointing inwards\u003c\/strong\u003e, towards your wrist, symbolising that your heart belongs to your partner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOf course, modern jewellery rules are rather less strict than they once were, so you can wear your Claddagh however feels right to you. Jewellery should tell your story, not make you sit an exam.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e💎 And Then We Add The Sparkle…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause tradition is wonderful, but I am still running a jewellery business, and therefore there absolutely must be \u003cstrong\u003esparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe principal stone is a \u003cstrong\u003elab-created white Cubic Zirconia in a heart shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, held in a bezel setting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrowning it are \u003cstrong\u003eround white lab-created Cubic Zirconia stones\u003c\/strong\u003e, secured in claw settings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCubic Zirconia is the crystalline form of zirconium dioxide and has become one of the best-known Diamond alternatives. It is hard, durable, colourless in its classic form and wonderfully brilliant, making it an affordable way of achieving that glorious bright gemstone sparkle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, if you love the look of Diamonds but your bank account has other opinions, CZ is rather splendid.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e💎 Stone Details\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-created Cubic Zirconia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bezel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirth Month:\u003c\/strong\u003e April\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-created Cubic Zirconia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Claw\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirth Month:\u003c\/strong\u003e April\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e💛 14ct Gold Vermeil Over Sterling Silver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA quick but important bit of jewellery housekeeping, because \u003cstrong\u003e14ct Gold vermeil is not solid Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVermeil is a layer of Gold applied over \u003cstrong\u003eSterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you that beautiful, rich Gold finish while keeping the underlying piece Silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt does require a little more love and attention than solid Gold jewellery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd \u003cstrong\u003erings need particular care\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy? Because your hands are basically the frontline of modern life. They get washed, sanitised, moisturised, knocked against tables, shoved into handbags, subjected to shopping trolleys, and generally treated like unpaid employees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll of that can gradually wear away Gold plating.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e🚿 Please Remove Your Ring Before Washing Your Hands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI strongly recommend removing this ring before washing your hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease remove your ring before \u003cstrong\u003eshowering, swimming, exercising or anything involving excessive water and sweat\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep it away from perfume, hairspray, lotions, oils, nail polish, nail polish remover and household chemicals.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBasically, if it sounds like something you wouldn't want to drink, don't let your ring swim in it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllow creams and lotions to dry completely before putting the ring on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter wearing, gently wipe the ring with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft cotton ball or very soft cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove oils and dirt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use a jewellery polishing cloth or abrasive jewellery cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e, as these can remove the Gold plating.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you're not wearing it, keep your ring in the jewellery box provided, ideally wrapped or separated from other jewellery to prevent scratching.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith sensible care, you can help preserve that lovely Gold finish for considerably longer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e💍 A Ring With Meaning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI think this would make a particularly lovely gift for someone special.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt could represent:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e❤️ \u003cstrong\u003eLove\u003c\/strong\u003e – for a partner or spouse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e👑 \u003cstrong\u003eLoyalty\u003c\/strong\u003e – for a lasting relationship\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e🤝 \u003cstrong\u003eFriendship\u003c\/strong\u003e – for someone who's been there through everything\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💍 \u003cstrong\u003ePromise\u003c\/strong\u003e – as a meaningful promise ring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e🍀 \u003cstrong\u003eIrish heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e – for anyone with a connection to Ireland or simply a love of Claddagh jewellery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💎 \u003cstrong\u003eApril birthdays\u003c\/strong\u003e – thanks to the Cubic Zirconia birthstone association\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd, of course, nobody said you actually need an excuse.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSometimes you see a ring and think, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Yes. 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Mine.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI completely understand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e📦 Packaging\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour Claddagh ring arrives beautifully packaged and ready for gifting – although I won't judge you if you decide the gift is actually \u003cstrong\u003eyou\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter all, self-love is still love.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e🚚 Shipping: The Glamorous World of Parcel Patience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes, darlings, I dispatch as soon as my little hands can package your treasure – but remember, \u003cstrong\u003eI'm a boutique, not Bezos\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf I have your piece to hand, it will be dispatched the same day, but the vast majority comes to me first from my wondrous Silver and Goldsmiths on order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e🇬🇧 UK Shipping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpect your sparkles in \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThink of it as foreplay for the soul.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e🌎 International Shipping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnywhere from \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 30 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on customs, your postal service's mood, and whether Mercury is in retrograde.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eCustoms Policy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImport duties, taxes and charges are \u003cstrong\u003enot included in the item price or shipping charges\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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