{"product_id":"victorian-revival-vintage-14k-tri-gold-forget-me-knot-puzzle-ring","title":"Victorian Revival - Vintage 14K Tri Gold 'Forget Me Knot' Flower Puzzle Ring (VR1168)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictorian Revival - Vintage 14K Tri Gold 'Forget Me Knot' Flower Puzzle Ring. This unique puzzle ring is crafted from 14K tri gold (yellow rose, and white gold), hallmarked 14 for 14K gold, and tested. The ring featured a unique design, vintage Victorian revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The puzzle ring consists of four interlocking bands, which is a true puzzle ring, and will come apart, and can be put together. The ring has a charming forget me know flower on the top of the gallery, and exquisite intricate carvings. The shanks on the rings are smooth, and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit. This vintage ring would make a unique wedding band, gift, or a wonderful addition to any jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eRose gold was \u003cb\u003efirst used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his famous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold\u003c\/b\u003e. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United States during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kX21rb ZYHQ7e\"\u003eWhite gold was \u003cb\u003einvented in the 19th century by alloying gold with palladium\u003c\/b\u003e. It became commercially available as of 1912 in Pforzheim, Germany and gained popularity in the mid-1920's as a low-cost substitute for platinum. It is an alloy of gold with copper, zinc, and nickel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA puzzle ring is an interlocking mechanical ring—typically made of 4, 6, 8, or 12 separate metal bands—that fits together as a single piece and falls apart into a tangle when removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEuropean Gimmal Rings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historians trace the true design lineage to 16th- and 17th-century European \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003egimmal rings\u003c\/strong\u003e(from the Latin \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003egemellus\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning twin), which featured 2 or 3 interlocking hoops used as betrothal or wedding tokens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe \"Turkish Nobleman\" Legend:\u003c\/strong\u003e A popular myth claims a Turkish nobleman or Ottoman sultan commissioned a jeweler to build a ring that would fall apart if his wife took it off while he was away, functioning as a test of fidelity. However, local Turkish tradition does not actually use puzzle rings as wedding bands; they are known locally as \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehalka-i sadakat\u003c\/em\u003e (faith rings).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePatents and Popularization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The modern 4-band puzzle ring design was patented in the United States by W.H.A. Davidson on August 9, 1887 (US Patent 367,896). By the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, they spread widely through trade, travel, and military presence in the Middle East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Puzzle Ring 18.00 mm x 9.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 4.10 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Size: 5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1990 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41897514598458,"sku":null,"price":1095.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_8159_1864667a-393d-4a24-87c1-a4dfacc5ea63.jpg?v=1793918386","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/victorian-revival-vintage-14k-tri-gold-forget-me-knot-puzzle-ring","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}