1860 French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring photo_locket It is decorated with a

It is decorated with a lovely repeating pattern and light tarnish which helps make the embellishments stand out

and the raised center

the old European cut gave way to the more brilliant round brilliant cut

Through time

The pearls are in excellent condition with good luster and pearlescence

1860 French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring photo_locket It is decorated with aDated 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