GIMMEL RING

Gimmel rings were also used as love tokens since the double bezel and hoops fit closely together can signify 2 lovers side by side, as they journey together through life. In the double hoop, each part is apparently free yet inseparable, both formed for uniting and complete only in their union affords a suitable representation of the married state. The double hoops bear the names of the couple concerned and an inscription which is often a quotation from the bible reminding them of the indissolubility of Christian marriage.

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CUPID

Cupid with attributes of bow, quiver and arrows is very much evident, reflecting the prominence his activities are accorded in literature.

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ok…gosh cupid are reallie very traditional love icons that we don’t really use today alr…

okok maybe on statues but we still consider it love of the past times…

and dog was also a symbol of love which kinda surprised me because I would never really link a dog to a lover. But it was a symbol of fidelity between lovers at those time.

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