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A fine antique gimmel or puzzle ring dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910, formed from two interlocking gold bands that separate and reassemble into a single continuous ring. Gimmel rings have a long history, going back to the 16th-century Europe; they were often given as love tokens, their clever construction symbolising fidelity and trust.This example is crafted in rich 18K gold, with softly worn surfaces consistent with age and use. When taken apart, the individual elements reveal the ingenuity of the design; when assembled, they sit neatly together with a pleasing, balanced profile on the hand. The hallmarks are now slightly faded, but the gold tests as 18K.A charming and historically resonant ring that combines playful mechanical ingenuity with understated antique elegance.US size 6.25; UK size MWeight 4.23 grams
A fine antique gimmel or puzzle ring dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910, formed from two interlocking gold bands that separate and reassemble into a single continuous ring. Gimmel rings have a long history, going back to the 16th-century Europe; they were often given as love tokens, their clever construction symbolising fidelity and trust.
This example is crafted in rich 18K gold, with softly worn surfaces consistent with age and use. When taken apart, the individual elements reveal the ingenuity of the design; when assembled, they sit neatly together with a pleasing, balanced profile on the hand. The hallmarks are now slightly faded, but the gold tests as 18K.
A charming and historically resonant ring that combines playful mechanical ingenuity with understated antique elegance.
US size 6.25; UK size M
Weight 4.23 grams
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