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This is a work for mini contest, for Valentine's Day. I was thinking in submiting an old work, but I've decided to do a new one. Wich is this! Tradicional pencil work, representing my Claddagh Ring (explanation about it down here - it's a little long, but it's very very cute!)...

Special kiss to - happy Valentine's, sweety!!!

"The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring, given in friendship or worn as a wedding/love ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old walls of the city of Galway. The ring was first produced in the 17th century, though elements of the design are much older.

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: "Let love and friendship reign."

The way that a Claddagh ring is worn on the hand is usually intended to convey the wearer's romantic availability, or lack thereof. Traditionally, if the ring is on the right hand with the design facing outward and away from the body, this indicates that the person wearing the ring is not in any serious relationship, and may in fact be single and looking for a relationship. When worn on the right hand but with the design facing inward toward the body, this indicates the person wearing the ring is in a relationship, or that "someone has captured their heart". A Claddagh worn on the left hand ring finger, facing outward away from the body, generally indicates that the wearer is engaged. When the ring is on the left hand ring finger and facing inward toward the body, it generally means that the person wearing the ring is married."

And this piece has won the Mini Contest!!! I can't believe!!! Thank you so much, and all the people that support my work! \o/

Description
This is a work for mini contest, for Valentine's Day. I was thinking in submiting an old work, but I've decided to do a new one. Wich is this! Tradicional pencil work, representing my Claddagh Ring (explanation about it down here - it's a little long, but it's very very cute!)...

Special kiss to - happy Valentine's, sweety!!!

"The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring, given in friendship or worn as a wedding/love ring. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old walls of the city of Galway. The ring was first produced in the 17th century, though elements of the design are much older.

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: "Let love and friendship reign."

The way that a Claddagh ring is worn on the hand is usually intended to convey the wearer's romantic availability, or lack thereof. Traditionally, if the ring is on the right hand with the design facing outward and away from the body, this indicates that the person wearing the ring is not in any serious relationship, and may in fact be single and looking for a relationship. When worn on the right hand but with the design facing inward toward the body, this indicates the person wearing the ring is in a relationship, or that "someone has captured their heart". A Claddagh worn on the left hand ring finger, facing outward away from the body, generally indicates that the wearer is engaged. When the ring is on the left hand ring finger and facing inward toward the body, it generally means that the person wearing the ring is married."

And this piece has won the Mini Contest!!! I can't believe!!! Thank you so much, and all the people that support my work! \o/