RARE - 1840 Victorian French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring enamel_locket The leverback system works well

The leverback system works well and closes securely

A lovely locket for any occasion

The band is crafted from rosy 18k gold hallmarked with a horse head and boar's head on the box clasp and visible in photo ten

There are no visible scratches to the glass when worn

RARE - 1840 Victorian French Gimmel Ring, Gimmal Engagement Band, Antique Joint Ring, Puzzle Ring enamel_locket The leverback system works wellDated 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