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Gimmel rings

Scope note

Finger rings that are composed of two, or sometimes three, separate hoops linked together, having the shank split lengthwise so that the hoops can be fitted together unnoticeably as one hoop. ILDCJ

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212101

Broader Terms used

finger rings

Equivalent Terms used

gimmel ring

Created

13yrs ago

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