What are Claddagh Rings?
Claddagh rings are rings of a special design which originated in Ireland and has since spread throughout the world. The ring is usually used to signify either friendship or romantic love. The design of claddagh rings is fairly simple, with a heart in the center wearing a crown on its peak, held by two hands. Each of these three elements corresponds to a trait viewed as necessary for a marriage to be happy. The heart represents love, the crown represents loyalty, and the hands represent friendship. The ring may be interpreted as stressing the importance that love be loyal and held up by a strong friendship.
