GALWAY, Ireland — Over the years the Claddagh ring — which shows two hands clasping a crowned heart — has been a love token, a friendship ring and, in modern times, a symbol of Ireland itself.

Each aspect of the Claddagh ring's design represents a specific virtue. As you may have guessed, the heart symbolizes love, making it a common choice for engagement and wedding rings.

Irish Claddagh rings have an unexpected history—it involves pirates. You’ve seen the iconic heirloom with two hands clasping a crowned heart. Do you know its history?

Kody Brown and Robyn Brown appear to be sporting similar signet rings in season 18 of 'Sister Wives.' It's possible they are using the similarly-styled rings as their new wedding bands.

Once reunited with his one true love, he presented her with a wedding band he made while in captivity. Lore says the ring was the first of what has become globally recognized as the Claddagh Ring.

Claddagh ring revival: ‘The age group 25-35 have no problem lashing out €450 for one’ The Galway classic has become a prized accessory for a new generation of Irish people, keen to document ...

On the new tell-all special, a family secret is revealed, Kody explains why he ditched the Claddagh ring he got from his wives and Meri vows she will “no longer be silenced.” Christine Brown ...

Here are some old Irish traditions to do with marriage and wedding ceremonies that you may not know about.

Christine spoke out about publicly sharing the wedding ring story involving her ex, Kody Brown, and his other former wife, Meri Brown.