In the Claddagh the crown represents loyalty, the heart represents love, and the hands represent friendship. It is widely known as a symbol of friendship. This ancient Gaelic design is also used in engagement rings and in traditional wedding rings for the Irish. If worn on the right hand with the heart facing out it means you are single, facing in means you are dating someone. If worn on the left hand with the heart facing out it means you are engaged and facing in you are married. Two hands represent friendship, the crown to signifies loyalty and lasting fidelity, and the heart symbolizes eternal love for one other. Without words, this Pendant says it all to the one you love.