Types of Puzzle Ring

Puzzle rings range from the simple and very elegant to the extremes of ornate. Some rings consist of a few bands of gold or silver twisted together and set with a single ruby, emerald, or sapphire. These rings are often preferred as wedding or engagement rings. Puzzle rings for men often have heavier bands and can at times consist of a few different types of metal intertwined, gold and platinum, for example.

For some, puzzle rings have a mythological flair, and they wear these rings as symbols of Celtic myths and heroes, or to recall the days of knights and damsels and the jousts of Renaissance fairs and role playing games

Lapis Lazuli

It is not always what is carved into a piece of jewelry that makes it a symbol of friendship. In some cases it is the stone or precious gems used in a piece of jewelry that makes it a sentimental symbol of friendship, loyalty or love. The Lapis Lazuli holds the distinction of being one of the first gemstones ever mined and commonly associated with loyalty, healing, wealth and friendship. The rich blue color of the Lapis Lazuli is easy to spot and is the result of magma flowing through stones like limestone. The Romans famously believed that the stone had healing powers, and hence it has been given to close friends as a symbol of giving that friend health, wealth and a happy love life. Lapis Lazuli can be given as the stone itself but its most popular use in jewelry is as a pendant in a necklace.

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.