Claddagh rings are symbols given that represent love, loyaly, and friendship. Love is represented by the heart, loyalty is represented by the crown, and friendship is represented by the clasping hands. The origin of the Claddagh ring dates back to the 17th century, from a fishing village, Claddagh, Ireland.

Claddagh rings are often used as promise rings, or wedding rings. How you wear the ring says more than what you may have bargained for. If you have a Claddagh ring, it would be wise to observe the following traditions for the direction the point of the heart is facing:

• If you wear the ring on your left hand, with the point of the heart facing toward the finger tips – it means that you are engaged.
• If you wear the ring on your left hand, with the point of the heart facing toward your wrist – it means that you are married.
• If you wear the ring on your right hand, with the point of the heart facing toward your finger tips – it means that you are seeking love.
• If you wear the ring on your right hand, with the point of the heart facing toward your wrist – it means that you are in a relationship.

Otherwise you may get more, or less! – of what you are looking for.