RARE - 1840 Victorian French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring enamel_locket The locket is finished with

The locket is finished with a lovely reed and cross hatch frame which was popular around the turn of the century and symbolized loyalty and fidelity

The leverback system works well and closes securely

This antique Victorian pendant locket

5 in (width) or 5

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RARE - 1840 Victorian French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring enamel_locket The locket is finished withDated February 4, 1840, this lovely antique ring has been guarded preciously for almost two centuries. 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. The interior