Turquoise Claddagh Rings - Essential Knowledge
A turquoise ring needs no introduction, it is one of the most popular gemstone jewels to light up the jewelry scene. This should come as no surprise because, the iconic color of this blue gem is used extensively as a generic color name. Ask for a turquoise color nail polish or a pair of blue turquoise heeled shoes - your color requirement will never be confused. In this report we provide some very useful suggestions to help you choose the right turquoise claddagh ring, not much of sales talk but high utility value. If you wish to know more about the Claddagh365 CR-021 ring, please review the Claddagh Turquoise Ring report. If we had to talk about a gold or silver turquoise ring in general, it would be clear that the emphasis is on the gemstone. But when it comes to a 4 century old historic jewel like the claddagh ring and a scintillating blue gem, like turquoise - the task of recommendations and suggestions becomes considerably more detailed. So first let's begin with the gemstone and then shift attention to the history and meaning of the claddagh ring. Much of this information would be relevant to all turquoise rings, so do try to read and understand the details.
Although turquoise was first used by man for it's 'special' properties and not it's external beauty, things are quite different today. The world of style and fashion adores some colors - red, blue and green. Looking for a name to describe the scintillating blue color of turquoise would be a tough task, it is now referred to simply as 'turquoise blue'. Whether it is a claddagh turquoise ring that you wish to buy or a pair of shoes or an expensive hand bag, there is absolutely no doubt about the color when you use the 'turquoise' prefix. It is more like a color brand but fortunately, there are no copyright implications here. Turquoise can be found in a blue or greenish-blue color. In the early days, there was an interesting interpretation given to the color of this gem. People believed that a predominantly blue color for the stone implied that, it was 'young'. The idea was that an 'ageing' turquoise gemstone would begin to have a greenish tint to the blue. So should you pick a claddagh turquoise ring with a gem that is just blue or one that, shows a hint of green. Let us turn to science to get a logical understanding of these color related issues. Scientists now know that two elements namely iron and copper, influence the color of turquoise gems. You might not be aware that, turquoise is almost always present in the vicinity of copper mines. Copper is responsible for the blue tone in turquoise and iron imparts a greenish hue so, the color has nothing to do with the age of stone. Make a color choice for the gemstone in your turquoise heart ring, based on what you like. It is important to state your preference to the jeweler regarding color preference, at the time of placing the order. A similar color related feature crops up when you talk about aquamarine, the blue variety of beryl. Buyers who request for our Aquamarine Claddagh Rings, generally state a preference for a blue color with, no hint of green. Few people are aware that aquamarine in it's natural form almost always, shows a visible green tint to the blue. Gem manufacturers heat the rough aquamarine to drive away the green hues in the stone - what is left is a blue (light) color.
Still on the topic of the gemstone for the claddagh turquoise gemstone ring, let's now touch on something that most jewelry providers remain silent about - the treatment of turquoise gems. A natural characteristic of turquoise is that, the gem is porous in nature, we are talking about tiny pores that are not visible to the naked eye. Absorption of moisture, vapor or liquids through these pores can alter the appearance and durability of the stone. It is easy for us to say that, a gold or sterling silver turquoise claddagh ring should not be brought into contact with liquids (even water), moisture etc. But the inconvenience of implementing this recommendation, would be quite significant to the wearer. Gem manufactures use what is known as the stabilization process for turquoise gems. The actual process might differ from place to place but, the objective remains the same. The idea is to seal the pores in the material, something that will make the gem a little more tolerant. Wax, resins and specialized plastics are the main materials used to stabilize turquoise. You can presume that the gem in your turquoise cladagh ring will be stabilized unless, you make a specific request for an untreated stone. A very important thing to remember is that, recommendations regarding keeping the gem away from liquids and moisture still hold, this should be done irrespective of the gem being stabilized or left untreated.
Let us now get to the meaning of the claddagh ring, what exactly is the significance of this jewel. The first cladagh ring was made about 4 centuries ago by an Irish slave named Robert Joyce. The young man was a humble fisherman by profession, his life was overturned one day when his boat was attacked by pirates. Sold as a slave to a wealthy goldsmith, Robert was forced to learn the trade from his master. The young man could not bear the mental torture of being separated from his beloved. He dreamed of being freed one day and meeting her but, this could not prevent him from slipping into a state of mental depression. It was at this time that Robert Joyce decided to make something for her, something that he could physically relate to. He started to make a ring and hoped, for the jewel to express his true feelings for her. The turquoise claddagh ring on this page retains the features of the first ring, made about four centuries ago. The hands, crown and heart hold the meaning of the ring, they depict togetherness, loyalty and love. A few years later when he was released from slavery, Robert rushed back to his village (named Claddagh) to meet his beloved. You can well imagine his joy when he saw that, she was patiently waiting for him for all those years. He met her and gifted her the ring that he had made, the couple were soon married and spent the rest of their life in the village. The ring was named, the claddagh ring after the village, in which the couple lived. Word of the touching story soon spread beyond the village and then, beyond Ireland. The ring is today respected all across the world, most people agree that it is one of the most meaningful jewels in history. If you have found this brief summary of the ring to be interesting, you can review more details in the The Claddagh Meaning Report. This report was compiled by the experts at Claddagh365 after conducting, an intensive research into the history and tradition of the cladagh ring.
Summary: When buying a claddagh turquoise ring make sure that, the jewel maintains all the features of the original ring. Find out details related to the turquoise gem in your ring from the jewelry provider. While we at Claddagh365 provide fine workmanship and custom cut gems for both gold and 925 silver turquoise cladagh rings, this is generally not true with other jewelers. Make a selection of the metal for your turquoise gemstone ring based on your preference and budget. There is no technical reason why, a silver ring cannot have the same quality of craftsmanship and gemstone as the gold ring - demand quality and if your jeweler does not respond, look for another jeweler.
Claddagh365: Widely regarded as the preferred source for fine online custom jewelry, we craft both gold and sterling silver jewelry with your design or ours. Our expertise in gem procurement and cutting works to your advantage as, we do not put a restriction on the gems that you can select for your jewelry. You can review our Claddagh Ring Collection or, send your queries and requirements to our experts at [email protected] - they will be glad to assist you without pushing you to place an order.
Although turquoise was first used by man for it's 'special' properties and not it's external beauty, things are quite different today. The world of style and fashion adores some colors - red, blue and green. Looking for a name to describe the scintillating blue color of turquoise would be a tough task, it is now referred to simply as 'turquoise blue'. Whether it is a claddagh turquoise ring that you wish to buy or a pair of shoes or an expensive hand bag, there is absolutely no doubt about the color when you use the 'turquoise' prefix. It is more like a color brand but fortunately, there are no copyright implications here. Turquoise can be found in a blue or greenish-blue color. In the early days, there was an interesting interpretation given to the color of this gem. People believed that a predominantly blue color for the stone implied that, it was 'young'. The idea was that an 'ageing' turquoise gemstone would begin to have a greenish tint to the blue. So should you pick a claddagh turquoise ring with a gem that is just blue or one that, shows a hint of green. Let us turn to science to get a logical understanding of these color related issues. Scientists now know that two elements namely iron and copper, influence the color of turquoise gems. You might not be aware that, turquoise is almost always present in the vicinity of copper mines. Copper is responsible for the blue tone in turquoise and iron imparts a greenish hue so, the color has nothing to do with the age of stone. Make a color choice for the gemstone in your turquoise heart ring, based on what you like. It is important to state your preference to the jeweler regarding color preference, at the time of placing the order. A similar color related feature crops up when you talk about aquamarine, the blue variety of beryl. Buyers who request for our Aquamarine Claddagh Rings, generally state a preference for a blue color with, no hint of green. Few people are aware that aquamarine in it's natural form almost always, shows a visible green tint to the blue. Gem manufacturers heat the rough aquamarine to drive away the green hues in the stone - what is left is a blue (light) color.
Still on the topic of the gemstone for the claddagh turquoise gemstone ring, let's now touch on something that most jewelry providers remain silent about - the treatment of turquoise gems. A natural characteristic of turquoise is that, the gem is porous in nature, we are talking about tiny pores that are not visible to the naked eye. Absorption of moisture, vapor or liquids through these pores can alter the appearance and durability of the stone. It is easy for us to say that, a gold or sterling silver turquoise claddagh ring should not be brought into contact with liquids (even water), moisture etc. But the inconvenience of implementing this recommendation, would be quite significant to the wearer. Gem manufactures use what is known as the stabilization process for turquoise gems. The actual process might differ from place to place but, the objective remains the same. The idea is to seal the pores in the material, something that will make the gem a little more tolerant. Wax, resins and specialized plastics are the main materials used to stabilize turquoise. You can presume that the gem in your turquoise cladagh ring will be stabilized unless, you make a specific request for an untreated stone. A very important thing to remember is that, recommendations regarding keeping the gem away from liquids and moisture still hold, this should be done irrespective of the gem being stabilized or left untreated.
Let us now get to the meaning of the claddagh ring, what exactly is the significance of this jewel. The first cladagh ring was made about 4 centuries ago by an Irish slave named Robert Joyce. The young man was a humble fisherman by profession, his life was overturned one day when his boat was attacked by pirates. Sold as a slave to a wealthy goldsmith, Robert was forced to learn the trade from his master. The young man could not bear the mental torture of being separated from his beloved. He dreamed of being freed one day and meeting her but, this could not prevent him from slipping into a state of mental depression. It was at this time that Robert Joyce decided to make something for her, something that he could physically relate to. He started to make a ring and hoped, for the jewel to express his true feelings for her. The turquoise claddagh ring on this page retains the features of the first ring, made about four centuries ago. The hands, crown and heart hold the meaning of the ring, they depict togetherness, loyalty and love. A few years later when he was released from slavery, Robert rushed back to his village (named Claddagh) to meet his beloved. You can well imagine his joy when he saw that, she was patiently waiting for him for all those years. He met her and gifted her the ring that he had made, the couple were soon married and spent the rest of their life in the village. The ring was named, the claddagh ring after the village, in which the couple lived. Word of the touching story soon spread beyond the village and then, beyond Ireland. The ring is today respected all across the world, most people agree that it is one of the most meaningful jewels in history. If you have found this brief summary of the ring to be interesting, you can review more details in the The Claddagh Meaning Report. This report was compiled by the experts at Claddagh365 after conducting, an intensive research into the history and tradition of the cladagh ring.
Summary: When buying a claddagh turquoise ring make sure that, the jewel maintains all the features of the original ring. Find out details related to the turquoise gem in your ring from the jewelry provider. While we at Claddagh365 provide fine workmanship and custom cut gems for both gold and 925 silver turquoise cladagh rings, this is generally not true with other jewelers. Make a selection of the metal for your turquoise gemstone ring based on your preference and budget. There is no technical reason why, a silver ring cannot have the same quality of craftsmanship and gemstone as the gold ring - demand quality and if your jeweler does not respond, look for another jeweler.
Claddagh365: Widely regarded as the preferred source for fine online custom jewelry, we craft both gold and sterling silver jewelry with your design or ours. Our expertise in gem procurement and cutting works to your advantage as, we do not put a restriction on the gems that you can select for your jewelry. You can review our Claddagh Ring Collection or, send your queries and requirements to our experts at [email protected] - they will be glad to assist you without pushing you to place an order.