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 comes on a 18 inch 9K gold sing chain.