A type of finger ring in the form of 2 hoops joined side by side so as to be worn on 2 adjacent fingers, each ring having its own bezel.Examples were worn in the Roman era, 5th century, made of gold and set with gemstones.
Double-Hoop Ring
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Double-Hoop Ring
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A type of finger ring in the form of 2 hoops joined side by side so as to be worn on 2 adjacent fingers, each ring having its own bezel.Examples were worn in the Roman era, 5th century, made of gold and set with gemstones.
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From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson
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