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16th century AD Renaissance silver-gilt Fede bethrothal ring
16th century AD Renaissance silver-gilt Fede bethrothal ring
16th century AD Renaissance silver-gilt Fede bethrothal ring
16th century AD Renaissance silver-gilt Fede bethrothal ring
16th century AD Renaissance silver-gilt Fede bethrothal ring
16th century AD Renaissance silver-gilt Fede bethrothal ring
16th century AD Renaissance silver-gilt Fede bethrothal ring

16th century AD Renaissance silver-gilt Fede bethrothal ring "Blossoming Love"

$ 660

Availability: 76 in stock
  • Material: Silver
  • Era: Georgian (Pre-1837)
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Metal: Silver
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Brand: Antique
  • Jewelry Department: Fine
  • Antique: Yes
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    This is a rare Renaissance silver-gilt fede betrothal ring, dating to the 16th century. The bezel depicts a pair of clasped hands, from which a blossoming (flowering) heart emerges. This refers to 'blossoming' love, indicative of this being a betrothal or engagement ring. The openwork band represents two bands geometrically interlaced into a single band, alluding to two lives joined as one (again referring to a marriage). The ring is in excellent condition, intact and with a lovely lemon gold gilding.  A fabulous early ring in wearable condition!
    OBJECT:
    Betrothal Ring
    CULTURE:
    Renaissance/Tudor
    DATE:
    c. 1480 - 1580 AD
    MATERIAL:
    Silver-gilt
    RING SIZE:
    8  (US)      Q  (UK)
    SIZE:
    21.58mm x 21.34mm x 5.27mm
    WEIGHT:
    3.82 grams
    PROVENANCE:
    Formerly in a private collection London, originally acquired from Peter Szuhay (London)
    This ring is unconditionally guaranteed to be an antique original and to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request.