{"product_id":"medieval-jesus-fede-ring","title":"Medieval \"Jesus\" Fede Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis silver fede ring dating to the 14th century, its clasped-hands motif worked into the hoop and paired with the engraved inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIESVS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“Jesus”). Fede rings get their name from the Italian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emani in fede\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or “hands in faith,” and the joined hands were used in medieval Europe as an emblem of trust, loyalty, and marriage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere the devotional inscription adds another layer: the name of Jesus turns the ring into something more than a token between two people. Worn on the body, it also functioned as an expression of Christian faith and protection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehoop engraved IESVS (JESUS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMATERIALS: silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGE: 14th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: Very good - minor surface wear and oxidation commensurate with age and use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: 9, cannot be resized; 6.5mm head, 3.2mm shank\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52772584751386,"sku":"R3484","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0156\/5502\/files\/R3484-1.jpg?v=1788473737","url":"https:\/\/checkout.ericaweiner.com\/products\/medieval-jesus-fede-ring","provider":"Erica Weiner LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}