"The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown).
The way that a Claddagh ring is worn on the hand is usually intended to convey the wearer's romantic availability, or lack thereof.
Traditionally, if the ring is on the right hand with the heart facing outward and away from the body, this indicates that the person wearing the ring is not in any serious relationship, and may in fact be single and looking for a relationship: "their heart is open."
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.
When the ring is on the left hand ring finger and facing inward toward the body, it generally means that the person wearing the ring is married."
These are honestly the most perfect rings I have ever seen. I want one. Preferably in silver. I typically like gold, but for something like this, I'd want it in silver. Perhaps I'll make my mom buy it for me....
I found out about it in the funniest way possible. First I saw it on tumblr and fell in love with it just because it looks so cool and royal, etc. Then, just the next day in school I was zoning-out in English and I saw this interesting gold ring on my English teacher's hand and it appeared to be two hands... holding a heart... with a crown on top. I freaked out.
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