Of Gods and Lovers

Vintage Gold Belt Ring, England, c. 1950


€ 398.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Vintage Gold Belt Ring, England, c. 1950
Vintage Gold Belt Ring, England, c. 1950
Description
This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!
In many ancient myths, a belt protects its wearer or endows him with special powers. The Germanic god of thunder, Thor, possessed a belt of strength that doubled his power; the dwarf king Laurin gained the strength of twelve men through his belt; and according to Homer, all the delights and temptations of love were woven into Aphrodite’s belt. Whether this belt ring bestows similar powers is something we’ll leave to your imagination. A wide band of yellow gold wraps around the finger and is held together by a buckle with a prong. What is a rather practical object in everyday life becomes a symbol when worn on the finger. In the language of jewellery, the belt ring symbolizes connection, loyalty, and the voluntary decision to commit to another person. Belt rings were particularly popular in Victorian England, where they were worn as a sign of friendship, as a gift of love, or as a memento of a cherished person. Their symbolism is as simple as it is beautiful: what belongs together should stay together. The hallmarks on this ring reveal that it was made in England; it was likely crafted in the mid-20th century. A charming piece of jewellery with a long history—and perhaps even a trace of those magical powers that belts have been said to possess for centuries.
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Vintage Gold Belt Ring, England, c. 1950
Of Gods and Lovers
€ 398.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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