1860 French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring black_dot_pendant This lovely rosy gold acorn

This lovely rosy gold acorn pendant features a unique thick and heavy beveled glass which can be tucked to one side of the pendant

There are some areas of gold fill loss to the back of the earrings

CONDITION NOTES:The ring is in excellent antique condition with no enamel loss and good light reflection from the foiling

This wonderfully unique antique chain was likely once part of a long guard chain that got cut shorter to make multiple pieces at some point in its history

Rock Crystal (Quartz)Weight: 3

1860 French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring black_dot_pendant This lovely rosy gold acornDated 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