Jewish Betrothal Ring

Italian

Jewish Museum

16th - 17th Century

Betrothal rings from northern Italy were common in the Jewish community between the sixteenth and eighteenth century. These adornments were far too large for actual wear - instead they were used more for ceremonial purposes. A bride-to-be would receive this from her fiancé one year before the marriage. The ring is illustrated with a gold filigree with large central bosses and small border bosses in blue and white. Its blue enamel roof is engraved with the Hebrew letter for 'Good Luck.'

• Medium: gold filigree with enamel
• Dimensions: diameter: 3.5cm
• ArtFunded in: 1937
• Presented by Viscount Bearsted through The Art Fund

Provenance

Goldschmidt-Przibraia, Mensing

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