❤ ‘I am here in the stead of a lover, yours with this gift’ ❤ Rings like this with two hands clasped in the centre were popular in medieval Europe – a symbol of friendship or love 🤝💍 They’re known as ‘fede rings’, from the Italian ‘mani in fede’ meaning hands clasped in faith or trust. 🔎 Gold fede ring with inscription and pyramidal bezel containing a diamond crystal. Made in England, 14th century. ( #📷 @britishmuseum ) #mydearsisyphus