This appealing Fede ring poses some riddles in terms of its chronological classification. The fact is that the arms are worked out in detail and are tucked into puffed sleeves in the Renaissance style. They are also decorated with a wedge-shaped ornament, which tapers in three height levels. The sleeves are finished with short hand ruffles. All nicely decorated with hand-engraved lines.
The ring rail was probably made from flat rolled gold sheet, while both hands including the fingers were sawn out. What is distinctive and unique about this type of ring design is how the fingers have been soldered together - practically invisibly - with the opposite hand. The handshake forms a hollow space and thus allows both hands to be seen. Similar to a game of deception, it is unclear at first glance how hands and fingers can be put together and untangled again. This ingenious, transparent construction can be studied well on a Fede ring from the Alice and Louis Koch Collection in the Swiss National Museum in Zurich, which is dated somewhat earlier.
This ring captivates with its unique "open" design of the Fede symbol and the elegance of the details. It is wonderful to wear, elegant and yet simple, and speaks with its timeless design for everlasting love!