The gimmel ring gave the appearance of being a solid ring, but was in reality two rings that could be separated so that each lover could own half of the ring. Fede rings were similar to gimmel rings, only they were joined by clasped hands.
GIMMEL RING:
A ring formed of two or more linked hoops, which fit together in a manner that make them appear as one ring. Could also be called a puzzle ring.
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GIMMEL RING
A gimmel ring is a double ring that was designed during the Renaissance. It consists of two or more interlocking rings. A gimmel ring symbolizes the union of two people.
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Gimmel rings and posy ring engraved with sentimental inscriptions were abundant but wedding rings were the most commonly stocked jewelry of the Colonial Era.
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Occasionally the fede ring was made in the form of a gimmel ring, with the hands on separate hoops and made to link together; these were sometimes separated so that each of an engaged couple could wear half until the marriage.
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