{"product_id":"european-betrothal-ring-c-1600-1700-size-10","title":"EUROPEAN BETROTHAL RING, C.1600-1700, SIZE 7 ½","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the period, the act of committing to marriage took place as a formal ceremony with vows, considered sacred and unbreakable, exchanged. A ring was given by the man to the woman to bind the pledge and worn until the marriage. That practice is believed to derive from the custom of providing a bride’s price or dowry. This example is gilt bronze, size 7 1\/2 with a narrow band and top or bezel formed of two hands gripped in a hand shape, somewhat abstracted. Light surface texture from burial. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored and gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity. Good wearable size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51306944430323,"sku":"B2358","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C2358A.png?v=1789497621","url":"https:\/\/historygiftstore.com\/products\/european-betrothal-ring-c-1600-1700-size-10","provider":"The History Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}