Hi; your is NOT a claddaugh ring. It "IS" a friendship ring ok. Nice find. The Claddaugh ring is the Celtic Wedding ring but it's design has caught on in popularity. When the Crown and Heart face toward the hand you are single. When they face to the finger tips you are married. Reason the Heart and Crown face toward the finger tips is that it signifies the "pouring out" of your Heart and Loyalty ok. Hope this helps. PEACE:RONB