The Claddagh is a traditional Irish symbol representing love, loyalty, and friendship. It’s design dates back to the 17th century and originated in the Irish fishing village of Galway, situated off Galway Bay and on the River Corrib. The Claddagh design consists of two hands gently holding a heart wearing a crown. The heart represents love, the hands represent friendship, and the crown represents loyalty. The Claddagh most often is worn as a ring, and the way it is worn on the right ring finger indicates the wearer relationship status. If the heart points inward toward the wrist, the wearer is in a relationship. If the heart points outward toward the fingertips, the wearer is single and may be interested in a relationship.