it also saddens me that some people just wear the claddagh ring because it pretty or because everyone has one. As i live in australia, i actually dont see them anywhere. my mum, auntie and this girl i know and my self are the only ones iv seen .my claddagh was a 1st birthday gift from my mum and dad when they went to ireland. my dads half irish, and i adore the culture to bits !!. I like that they havent become a novelty in australia yet. but in other countries iv heard that it has lost all its meaning. i used to wear my ring on my right hand with the crown closer to my fingernails ,i have since found that for a single person, that that is the wrong way that the crown should be closer to the knuckles. the left hand with the crown closest to the knuckles is for engagement and the other way on the left hand is for marriage (thats at least what i have found out via the internet).

hope this helps xxo