1860 French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring photo_locket The pearls are in excellent

The pearls are in excellent condition with good luster and pearlescence

and the raised center

The band is crafted from rosy 18k gold hallmarked

The setting and band are also white gold

Crafted from 18k gold

1860 French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring photo_locket The pearls are in excellentDated 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