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Twin-bezel ring

A type of finger ring that has its hoop split in front at the shoulders to provide for two bezels, each set with a gemstone, thus appearing to be two rings. Such rings are known from the 14th century. Also called a 'split ring'.

From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson