About this object
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ID:
62.121/10
Production date:
late 16th century-early 17th century
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Location:
In Store
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A perfect token of mutual fidelity and love, the gimmel ring (from the Latin ‘gemellus’, meaning ‘twin’) is made from two interlocking gold bands with a bezel shaped like two clasped hands. The message of love is reinforced by a small heart on the uppermost hand and by a hidden message on the inside of each ring. When the rings are separated the message is revealed. One reads ‘AS HANDES DOE SHUT’, and the other, ‘SO HART BE KNIT.’ This was a secret shared between the wearer and her lover. < ...Read more
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Measurements
DM 22 mm
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Materials
gold
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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