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Gimmal ring - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A gimmal ring , or gimmel ring , is a ring with two or three hoops or links that fit together to form one complete ring. The name gimmal comes from Latin gemellus , twin, via Old French. In the ...
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Ring Basics ... The Gimmal Ring ... This person returns the third ring during the ceremony. Often the groom will keep and wear the third ring. The double-ring exchange common today has its roots in the Gimmal ring tradition.
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The Gimmal Ring is an ancient form of the "tool of matrimony," and one found at Horsley-down was exhibited in 1800 at the Society of Antiquaries.
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What is a puzzle ring? ... They were developed from gimmal rings, which derive their name from the Latin gemelli, meaning "twins". Gimmal rings were mainly used as wedding rings, because the wearer could not cheat on their spouse without taking it off first and then putting it back together afterward.
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PUZZLERING.ca offers traditional puzzle rings made up of three, four, five, six and eight interconnected rings ... You can send us one of your rings and we will determine your ring size. You must cover the shipping charge. You can then place your oder online and we will ship your ring back to you along with your order.
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