The token of marriage given by the bridegroom to the bride during the betrothal section of the marriage ceremony.
Jewish wedding rings survive from medieval hoards. Most large house-shaped rings are now acknowledged to be a later type, possibly made for collectors in the 19th century. The authenticity of rings of this type was questioned as early as 1871.
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Holocomb, Melanie. “Whoever Hid the Colmar Treasure Inside a Wall Managed to Protect it from Looters but was not so Lucky Themselves.” Shared History Project, Leo Baeck Institute, 12 Feb. 2021.
Holocomb, Melanie. “Who Once Wore this Exquisite Ring.” Shared History Project, Leo Baeck Institute, 12 Feb. 2021.
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