A type of finger ring that has its hoop split in front at the shoulders to provide for two bezels, each set with a gemstone, thus appearing to be two rings. Such rings are known from the 14th century.Also called a 'twin-bezel ring'.
Split Ring
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A type of finger ring that has its hoop split in front at the shoulders to provide for two bezels, each set with a gemstone, thus appearing to be two rings. Such rings are known from the 14th century.Also called a 'twin-bezel ring'.
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From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson
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