Fede Gimmel Ring- 10k Yellow Gold Promise/ Engagement ring -Love token- Claddagh -Sz 7 1/4

This beautiful & unique Gimmel ring is very substantial. Beautiful details along the cuffs and the outside of the ring. Detailed cuffs have an orange blossom/ forget-me-not floral design symbolic and often used in vintage/antique wedding jewelry. Hands are nicely carved both upper and lower. Band is sleek . History tells us that the two rings were often parted and one was given to each of the betrothed until they were reunited at marriage. It is not uncommon to find a gimmel ring either parted or soldered together. ERA - Vintage, Circa 1990 METAL / MATERIAL - 10k yellow gold MARKINGS / HISTORY - Marked 10k CONDITION - Great vintage condition. Designs have been very well-preserved. Stunning vintage ring! SIZE / MEASUREMENTS - Size: 7 1/4, Length of hands: 17 mm, Back of shank: 1.1 mm, Weight: 3.18 grams FEDE GIMMEL RING : THE FEDE RING HAS A LONG HISTORY DATING BACK TO ANTIQUITY. THE MAJOR TYPE OF THIS RING IS THE MOTIF OF TWO RIGHT HANDS TRADITIONALLY ONE FEMALE & THE OTHER MALE, CLASPED TOGETHER . KNOWN FROM THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN "MANI IN FEDE" (hands in faith or trust) IT WAS QUITE POPULAR DURING THE RENAISSANCE & GIVEN AS A TOKEN OF BETHROTHAL. A GIMMEL RING IS COMPOSED OF TWO OR MORE BANDS JOINED TOGETHER WITH A TINY PIN THAT ACTS AS A FULCRUM OR PIVOT ENABLING THE BANDS TO SWIVEL, ALIGN & COME TOGETHER TO FORM ONE RING TO SYMBOLIZE THE UNION OF TWO PEOPLE.