{"product_id":"victorian-double-heart-hand-fede-ring","title":"EARLY VICTORIAN DOUBLE HEART \u0026 HAND FEDE RING","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA charming double heart locket fede ring from 1847. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe ring has two glass lockets at the front to represent the double heart, this is held either side by finely modelled hands made of 15ct gold, one wears a diamond ring upon its finger. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe beautifully domed lockets hold plaited hair with a mixture of blonde and brunette locks creating a stunning abstract pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe ring is inscribed on the reverse; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‘Alex Purvis, OB 4 Jan 1847, AEt 59’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHands were used in Georgian and early Victorian jewellery as a romantic symbol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe word fede comes from the Italian phrase ‘mani in fede’, meaning \"hands in faith\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey were used to represent friendship, love, and betrothal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRing size approx: UK: N 1\/2, US: 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth at widest point approx: 1cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWEIGHT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeight approx: 4.2g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMATERIALS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e15ct gold, crystal glass \u0026amp; diamond \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVery good, some surface scratches to the crystals and minor tarnish to the gold in places - see photos for details \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ON ALL ORDERS, JUST SELECT FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE ALL JEWELLERY BOXES AND PROPS USED IN THE PHOTOS ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Please review the website for full shipping detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Cut ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48861981802751,"sku":"#1165-1650","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/8021\/5295\/files\/5F3B975E-F200-44F9-82D3-4C7CF24C5A91.jpg?v=1784637905","url":"https:\/\/www.theoldcut.co.uk\/products\/victorian-double-heart-hand-fede-ring","provider":"The Old Cut ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}