RARE - 1840 Victorian French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring enamel_locket Interior Size: 2

Interior Size: 2

Today we are pleased to present a very interesting piece from the late Victorian period c

Material: 18k Gold (ram head 1819-1838)

however you'll likely be the only one to see this as it is of course not visible when worn

5 in (width) or 5

RARE - 1840 Victorian French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring enamel_locket Interior Size: 2Dated 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