A traditional Claddagh Irish ring which represents love, loyalty, and friendship (the hands represent friendship, the heart represents love, and the crown represents loyalty). According to Irish author Colin Murphy, a Claddagh ring was worn with the intention of conveying the wearer's relationship status On the right hand with the point of the heart toward the fingertips: the wearer is single and might be looking for love. On the right hand with the point of the heart toward the wrist: the wearer is in a relationship; someone "has captured their heart". On the left ring finger with the point of the heart toward the fingertips: the wearer is engaged. On the left ring finger with the point of the heart toward the wrist: the wearer is married. Sterling silver.