RARE - 1840 Victorian French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring silver_pendant Length: 16

Length: 16

Material: 800 silverWeight: 13

The stones are old European cut

Material: 800 silver with gold fill

RARE - 1840 Victorian French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring silver_pendant Length: 16Dated February 4, 1840, this lovely antique ring has been guarded preciously for almost two centuries. Known as a gimmel or gimmal ring, which comes from the Latin for twin, gemmelus, the ring was constructed to be worn by separately by fiancees during the engagement period and then joined together to form one band for the wedding. The structure of the ring underpins the symbolism of equality and two souls joining together as one whole. The interior