Sardinian faith ring maninfide silver gilt in faith Jewel Sardinia

Classic example of the goldsmith's art of Sardinia.

Sardinian handcrafted ring, traditionally used for engagement.
Maninfide silver openable ring with hands and central heart.
Jewelry consisting of three small circles. On the central circle is applied a heart and in the two side ones two small hands clasping. Traditional name "maninfide."

The Maninfide ring whose meaning is "hands in faith" has long represented the typical Sardinian engagement ring. The two hands coming together to clasp the heart symbolizes the promise of union between the bride and groom-to-be. According to this ancient tradition, the ring was given by the man who received a knife with a mouflon horn handle in return.

Description:

• silver gilt

• maximum width about 7 mm

• closed hand length about 14 mm

• 2mm band

• weight about 4 grams