Solid Sterling Silver with authentic amethyst gemstone with marcasite gemstones in the crown for extra sparkle A unique design combining the traditional elements of the Claddagh with a faceted authentic purple amethyst stone - solid sterling silver. This beautiful claddagh ring features three amethyst stone to represent your Irish heritage and two marcasite gemstones in the crown! Not your ordinary Claddagh ring, but one that is elegant and meaningful! A beautiful gift for someone you love...or yourself! Choose from sizes 5-10 The origins of the symbol came from a humble Galway fishing village but it is now one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. The Claddagh meaning is all about love, loyalty, and friendship. The two hands represent friendship, a heart symbolizes love and the crown on top is for loyalty. Let's take a closer look at this traditional Irish symbol: - Two Hands: These are clasped around a heart, the heart hands are a representation of friendship. - Heart: A representation of love. - A Crown: A representation of loyalty/fidelity. How to Wear a Claddagh Ring: When worn on the right hand but with the heart 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.
