1860 French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring black_dot_pendant They have been acid tested

They have been acid tested with a touch stone for 14k gold quality as the hallmarks have been worn with time

ensuring both style and safety

Both of the closures are in excellent condition and very strong with a good latch

There is light gold loss around the setting and chips and scratches to the glass imitation stones as they lack the hardness of a real gemstone

The sautoir is hallmarked with a boar's head

1860 French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring black_dot_pendant They have been acid testedDated 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