Puzzle Rings

We’ve probably all seen puzzle rings. They are rings made up of four to twelve interconnected rings of metal, often resembling a pretzel or a knot. Sometimes the rings consist only of gold, silver, or platinum bands, and sometimes they are set with precious or semi-precious stones. Those of you in the market for a puzzle ring know how very beautiful they can be, especially as a gift for a friend, relative, or, very likely, a fiancé.

But what are puzzle rings for, and why are they made? According to legend, long ago, a Turkish nobleman had a wife that he wished to keep faithful while he was away on state business. He had a jeweler fashion a ring for him to give to his wife that would fall into pieces if she ever took it off. The ring would be so hard to put back together that the wife would not be able to figure out the puzzle.
While puzzle rings seperating is still part of the modern puzzle ring, today’s world often give these rings as a sign of love, whether between those who will marry, between good friends, or even as a sign of love between a parent and a son or daughter. These rings are a reminder to keep the bond of love and friendship forever strong. Puzzle rings are thus made in a huge number of styles and of different metals and stones for every person and every purpose.