Cuff links may be traditional for formalwear, but that doesn't mean they have to be the same old, same old. Your accessories say a lot about who you are, and you can set yourself apart with these classic and timeless designs.
Did you know that cufflinks aren't just for men anymore. Although they traditionally adorn a gentleman's wrists, more and more women are wearing them with sharp suits that have French cuffs. Tres chic!
Traditionally, Claddaghs are expressions of love and friendship. Like most traditional symbols, the origin of the Claddagh has been obscured by the passage of time. It is almost certainly from the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, near Galway. Some stories say that a Claddagh ring was found on the hand of a sailor of a Spanish galleon that went down near the Irish coast. Others say the design was brought back from the Crusades by a young man captured by the Saracens.
Whatever its history, the Claddagh has become an enduring symbol of affection. The heart in the center of the design represents love, the hands that surround it represent friendship, and the crown at the top (if present) is symbolic of fidelity. Claddaghs are worn on the left hand, facing inward, if your heart is spoken for. If you are unattached, wear the ring on your right hand, facing outward.
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