Replica of an antique wedding ring with clasped hands, after archaeological finds of the Roman Empire. The motif of the united hands (Dextrarum Iunctio) is sculpted here as a decorative plate. The image is nicely highlighted by a slight patination. Made of solid 925 silver. The ring will be delivered in a jewelery case with certificate. Please choose your desired size!
Numerous rings of the Roman Empire show the motif of two clasped hands, the so-called "Dextrarum Iunctio". The handshake was in ancient Rome a binding sign of a marriage. An elderly woman, the Pronuba ("for the Bride"), put the couple's hands together at the ceremony. The bride quoted the formula "ubi tu gaius ego gaia," roughly "where you are Gaius, I am Gaia." With offerings finally the assistance of the gods was requested.
However, the motif is not only limited to a marriage vow, but rather symbolizes harmony and loyalty. Rings with the symbol of interlocking hands are also found in large numbers as so-called Fehde-Rings in the Middle Ages and in modern times. The term Fehde refers to the Latin Fides, the fidelity. Another term used in this context is the handtruwe, the hand-loyalty between fiancé, spouses and relatives.