Vintage Gold Puzzle Ring
A gorgeous 14ct gold puzzle ring dating from the 1970s. The four bands are interlinked, and slot together in a particular way... but the 'solution' isn't that obvious, it might take you a while to solve it first time. The resulting ring features flared shoulders leading towards a knotted head.
Legend has it that these rings were conceived centuries ago by a Persian nobleman with serious marital insecurities (maybe he was punching above his weight?). He got together with his court jeweller, and between them they designed a ring just like this one. He presented it to his wife, on the basis that if she were to remove it (presumably to commit adultery), the bands would fall apart and she'd be unable to reassemble it before its absence was noticed.
I’d take that with a pinch of salt though. Because once you’ve figured it out the first time… it doesn’t take long to put it back together. Oh, and it’s super easy to take it off without the whole thing falling apart.
Another theory goes that they're an evolution of the gimmel ring, popular from the 15th to 17th centuries.
Era: Vintage, circa 1970
Ring size: M or 6.25 US. Not resizeable
Width at head: 9mm
Marks: Stamped 14K
Condition: Great vintage condition
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Gemstones are tested by an accredited gemmologist (Cert GA, Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
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Resizing
Ring sizing is available on most rings
£35 flat fee
Resizing takes 7-14 days
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Note: sizing may remove some of the patina (although we take every care to reduce this where possible)
Layaway
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Condition
We offer detailed and accurate condition reports on each listing. These pieces are antique, vintage, or pre-loved, often over 100 years old so they're going to have lived a life. A healthy patina and the odd scuff/scrape are quite normal... it's part of their charm! Everything we present has been checked over by our jeweller and should be good for wear for many years to come (unless otherwise stated) but please remember to treat them with appropriate care and consideration for their age.
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