Gold-Plated Silver Lover's Gimmel Ring Pendant

Gimmel pendant - this piece of fine jewellery is adapted from a traditional ring design (from the Latin gemelus, meaning twin) consisting of two or three interlocking bands, much used from medieval times to denote love, friendship or loyalty and often used in marriage ceremonies.  The pendant (and matching earrings) takes the central motif of the lovers' gimmel ring (based on a German design dating from 1575) and adapts it into circular band with a suspended central heart enclosed by hands.  The pendant is made from gold-plated silver (6.224 gms), with red enamel and a cubic zirconia stone.