The Claddagh in this gold pendant symbolises love, and evokes the words of the Irish sailor who first crafted it for his sweetheart: “With these hands I give you my heart, and I crown it with my love”. Its symbols are said to represent love (heart), friendship (hands) and loyalty (crown). This gold Claddagh necklace has been Irish hallmarked by the Assay office at Dublin castle and comes on a 18 inch 9K gold sing chain.