"The Claddagh rings consists of two hands holding between them, or presenting, a heart.  Over the heart is a design representing a crown or fleur de lis.  The phrase or posy, that usually accompanies the ring is: "Let love and friendship reign." "\n\n"The original expression which accompanied the passage of the "Claddagh" was:  "With these hands I give you my heart and I crown it with my love.""\n\nSee the meaning and the history of the Claddagh at the site below.