This lovely garnet and diamond twin heart betrothal ring dates to the end of the 18th century. Engagement rings were not commonly given in this period, however, when they were, they typically featured one, or sometimes two, heart(s) to represent the union. This ring is rich with meaning, some of it symbolic, and some of it quite literal. The twin hearts represent the couple - bound by love - and the diamond crown arcing over the pair symbolizes the reign of fidelity over the marriage. The ring has had its shank replaced at some point, the new shank features faded hallmarks that date it to 1897.