Faith or Fede ring in 18 karat (750) pink gold. Fede ring composed of three rings articulating around a thin pin. The rings overlap to form a motif of two hands embracing a heart. The hands are delicately chiseled and adorned with cuffs, one masculine and one feminine. Fede ring or promise ring, also called faith ring, vintage, 20th century, France.
Eagle head (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith hallmarks.
Finger circumference: 54 UE or 6.75 (no sizing possible)
Main motif size: 8 mm x 17 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 3.87 gr
More info: These rings go by various names: “rings of faith”, “Fede ring” or “mani in fede rings” (meaning hands in trust). The ring of faith spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and remained popular for the next six centuries. Here, the hands represent friendship and the heart symbolizes love. Sometimes, a crown surmounts the heart, representing loyalty. It’s a jewel of sentiment, a ring sealing a union full of promise.
