Gold cuarto de peso ring “Ximena”

$693

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    sizing is available up to 3 sizes larger or smaller.

    Select the desired size and add the option to your cart for 30€.  Please note that resizing adds a delay of one week to 10 days to your order shipment.  Also note that rings that have been resized can neither be taken back nor exchanged.

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Description

19th century ring in 18k yellow gold centered with a 1 cuarto de peso gold piece dated 1867 in a prong setting, the bezel decorated with stylized openwork motifs. A historic piece with a unisex style to wear as a ring or signet ring.
Size FR 59/ UK R / US 8.75
Weight: 3,38g
Eagle hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in Mexico.

The story: In nineteenth-century Mexico, it was traditional for couples to exchange engagement rings with a gold coin (peso, or cuarto de peso). This practice symbolized both love and practicality, as the peso, made of gold, represented a tangible manifestation of wealth and stability. The use of the peso as an engagement ring shed light on the cultural and economic factors intertwined in matrimonial commitments. This custom reflected the social dynamics of the time, where traditions blended with practical considerations, emphasizing the enduring importance of love and financial security in Mexican society at the time.

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