1860 French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring photo_locket It is decorated with a

It is decorated with a lovely repeating pattern and light tarnish which helps make the embellishments stand out

The band is crafted from rosy 18k gold hallmarked

A lovely representative example of the style and craftsmanship of the era

We wonder if the locket was a parting gift before Ms

it features navette links with intricate hand crafted heart-shaped filigree work

1860 French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring photo_locket It is decorated with aDated October 2, 1860, this lovely antique ring has been guarded preciously for well over one hundred years. 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. I was