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Book Your Virtual ConsultationA rare survival of a jet ring that was carved circa 1860-1880. It is known as a “Fede” ring because of the clasped hands that signify friendship, love or betrothal. This style of ring goes back to Roman times if not before. It became prominent in the medieval period from the 12th century onwards and in more modern times. The name fedeThe clasped hands, or fede motif (Italian for 'faith'), symbolises the marriage union as the joining of hands in a handshake marks the consecration of the marriage ceremony. It is one of the earliest and most enduring of motifs used in jewellery- seen as far back as Ancient Roman times. Claddagh rings (two hands holding a crowned heart) seen from the Georgia... is from the Italian phrase “mani in fede” or “hands clasped in faith”. This ring cannot be sized. Please note that jet is brittle so it can break easily and this ring is not suitable for every day wear, and should be viewed as a collector’s ring.
A rare jet ring.
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