This symbol is of the Claddagh Ring is traditionally romantically given by the Irish. The symbolism of the Claddagh Ring corresponds to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: “With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my loyalty.” This ring was first produced for Queen Mary II in the 17th Century.
Wikipedia has more on the history and celebrities who have shared the Claddagh.
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