Forged in the 17th century, this Irish love token originated in a small village called Claddagh. The hands represent friendship, the heart love, and the crown loyalty. Materials: Oxidized Sterling Silver Dimensions (width): 8mm x 4mm Tapered Ring sizes: All ring sizes are in US ring sizing. Bearing a heart, clasped hands, and a crown — the Claddagh ring should be worn differently depending on your relationship status: Single and looking for love: right hand, point of the heart towards the fingertips In a relationship (dating): right hand, point of the heart towards the wrist (signifies that someone captured your heart) Engaged: left ring finger, point of the heart towards the fingertips Married: left ring finger, point of the heart towards the wrist We also have a Claddagh pendant, so you can carry your love close to your heart.