You don't have to be Irish to be interested in buying celtic engagement rings. Below are just a few of the popular modern styles that have rich traditions.

Claddagh Ring- Claddagh Celtic engagement rings feature two hands holding a heart wearing a crown. The hands represent friendship, the crown represents loyalty, and the heart, represents love. The way you choose to wear your Irish Claddagh ring symbolizes the state of your romantic life. When worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward, it means that the wearer is single and free to be courted, when worn with the heart facing inward, it means that the wearer is in love. When worn on the left hand, it means that they are joined with the love of their life forever, within the bond of holy matrimony.

The Claddagh is the traditional wedding ring of the Irish, and has been so since its origination in the 17th century. It is important when choosing your Claddagh in silver, to make sure it bears the mark of high-grade sterling. It should be imprinted with .925 or 925/100 somewhere on the ring, oftentimes on the inside of the band.

For the person seeking true authenticity in the search for an Irish Claddagh ring, there is a collection fashioned in Ireland called the Fado collection. Each ring is beautifully hand-crafted by artisans there, hallmarked in Dublin, and authenticated by the Irish Assay Office.

Gimmel (bond Ring)- Gimmel Celtic engagement rings originate from the Middle Ages when solemn betrothal by means of the Gimmel or Bond Ring often preceded matrimony. This Irish wedding ring is comprised of three joined rings. If a couple were to be separated, the rings were broken apart at the betrothal in the presence of a witness. The man and woman broke away the upper and lower rings from the central one, which the witness retained. The three rings were rejoined when the couple reunited.