Description

Faith or Fede Ring in pink gold 18 karats. Ring Fede old composed of three rings articulating around a fine pin. The rings are superimposed and form a motif: two hands clasped on a heart. The hands are delicately chiselled and decorated with cuffs, one male and one female. Fede ring or promise ring, also called faith ring, dating from the late 19th / early 20th century.

Eagle’s head and goldsmith’s hallmarks

Finger size: 45 EU or 3.5 (no sizing possible)

Dimensions of the main motif : 7 mm x 20 mm

Condition : scratches from use

Weight : 3.57 gr

More information : These rings have different names “rings of faith”, “Fede ring” or “mani in fede rings” (meaning hands in confidence). 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 symbolises love. Sometimes a crown is placed over the heart, representing loyalty. It is therefore a jewel of feeling, a ring sealing a union full of promise.