The meaning of the Irish Claddagh ring - friendship, love and loyalty

"With my hands I give you my heart and crown it with my love."

The meaning behind the Claddagh ring is part of its charm and what has made it such a classic, everlasting piece of jewellery. Claddagh symbolise friendship, love and loyalty. Friendship is represented by the hands that hold the heart; the heart itself obviously means love; and the crown that tops the heart denotes loyalty.

This beautiful symbolism - love in all its forms, friendship, and loyalty - are what I believe makes the foundation to an everlasting marriage.