It is decorated with a lovely repeating pattern and light tarnish which helps make the embellishments stand out
the old European cut gave way to the more brilliant round brilliant cut
The pearls are in excellent condition with good luster and pearlescence
It would make a lovely bracelet charm or can be a nice addition to a necklace chain
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