Celtic Irish Cross with two hands holding a heart. Chain is 21 1/2" Cross is1 ¼ " Legitimate pieces will often be stamped with "ITALY" or "925 Italy" (though if it says 925, it is sterling silver, not gold). The Chain ismarked "585" this stamp on jewelry is a European hallmark that indicates the item is made of 14-karat gold. Very Beautiful. For a man or woman. The chain is unused... the cross has been worn once or twice on a different chain. A heart held by two hands in Celtic tradition is known as the Claddagh symbol. It features a heart (representing love) clasped by two hands (representing friendship) and usually topped with a crown (representing loyalty). Chain alone is .28 oz and gold today is $4500.