The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish jewelry item composed of a pair of hands, which symbolize friendship; a heart, which symbolizes love; and a crown, which symbolizes loyalty. It is often worn as a wedding ring or more casually as a piece of eye-catching jewelry. Learn how to wear a Claddagh ring, whether you choose to imbue it with romantic meaning or display it in a less traditional fashion.

• Single - To wear the Claddagh ring on the right hand with the crown turned outwards, indicating you are a single.
• In a relationship - To wear the Claddagh ring on the right hand with the crown turned inward, symbolizing you are courted in a relationship.
• In a romantic engagement - To wear the Claddagh ring on the left hand with the crown turned outwards, indicating you are in a romantic engagement.
• Married - To wear the Claddagh ring on the left hand with the crown turned inward, indicating you are married.