Exceptional vintage ring, crafted in 9ct yellow gold. This unusual hand-shaped ring is set with two deep red garnets and three small diamonds, with the hand even wearing its very own diamond ring.
Stones
Two deep red garnets
Three small diamonds
Metal
9ct gold
Hallmarked
Measurements
Size: UK - R, US - 8.75
Hand: 22mm x 8.5mm
Depth of band: 2-3mm
Approximate weight: 4.35 grams
Condition
Well presented ring, in good condition overall
Couple of slight bends to band, not affecting wearability
Some small scratches to stones
Slight casting flaws to hand
The use of the hand as a symbol in jewellery has been used as a sign of faith, love and betrothal since Ancient Roman times. This ring is Georgian in style and is known as a 'fede' ring. Although a fede ring is often depicted as two hands clasping one another, they can also be modelled, as in this case, as a gloved hand adorned by jewellery, representing elegance. The word fede is derived from the Italian phrase 'mani in fedi' which translates as 'hands clasped in faith'.
