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As an example of a maker: Bartholomew Fallon was a 17th century Irish goldsmith, based in Galway, who made Claddagh rings until circa 1700.

His name first apears in the will of one Dominick Martin, also a jeweller, dated 26 January 1676, in which Martin willed Fallon some of his tools.

Fallon continued working as a goldsmith til 1700.

His are among the oldest surviving examples of the Claddagh Ring, in many cases bearing his signature.