When considering an Irish engagement ring, its important to first understand the heritage of the country you are representing in your commitment. Ireland, however small to other countries it may be, has a very rich heritage that is marked in romance and history. Its location of just outside of England makes it a central location for many key events throughout history, and its culture boasts a very romantic and community oriented approach to daily life.

Much of Ireland heritage is present throughout the various displays of art that it boasts to the world. Firstly, Ireland has a rich history of popular music that ranges from the rock band U2 to Celtic music listened to by all. U2 has been sweeping the globe with their music for decades, and is still one of the most listened to bands of this generation. Regarding other forms of Irish music, all genres from acoustic folk rock to heavy metal can be found touring throughout Ireland, many of these artists having a market inside the United States.

Aside from music, Ireland also has a rich history of literature that stems from its small borders. Popular writers like George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yeats, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney were Irish writers who have put out timeless works of literature and been rewarded for it by receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. Also, another noteworthy Irish author is Jonathan Swift who is considered by most to be the father of satirical writing with his works Gulliver’s travels and A Modest Proposal. Finally, James Joyce, who practically invented a style of writing called stream of consciousness, was another famous author from Ireland.

If you are planning to use an Irish engagement ring, understanding the culture is a must before the proposal.