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April 16, 2017
ENGAGEMENT RINGS WITH HISTORY
Designs for engagement and wedding rings has varied over the years. From Byzantine rings to the diamond rings of today, we will draw up a summary of the most important ones.
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Within the ring family, wedding and engagement rings deserve a special section. Engagement Rings and Wedding Rings are a reflection of our marital status (whether past, present or future), both men and women use them.
Source: MET Museum of Art
Over time, Gimmel rings became more and more elaborate, sometimes featuring more than two hoops, and they were often referred to as puzzle rings, decorated with enamel, gemstones, inscriptions and secret departments.
During the Renaissance appeared the jewels of "memento mori" appeared, which recalled death. They were a reminder that death was always present and unpredictable. These pieces combined beauty with decadence, life and death, in order to incite devotion.
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