Elegant Tulip Ring, Handmade Silver Tulip Ring, Sterling Silver Floral Bloom Ring, Art Nouveau Ring, Bridal Flower Spoon Ring, 153B

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Tulips, also known by their botanical name Tulipa, are celebrated for their bold colors and elegant, cup-shaped blooms that herald the arrival of spring. These vibrant flowers have a rich history, symbolizing perfect love and fame, with their popularity peaking during the 17th-century Dutch "Tulip Mania." Originating from Central Asia and cultivated extensively in the Ottoman Empire, tulips were brought to Europe where they became a prized possession, leading to their association with wealth and status.

Tulips are called "lale" in Turkish. When written in Arabic letters, "lale" has the same letters as Allah, which is why the flower became a holy symbol. It was also associated with the House of Osman, resulting in tulips being widely used in decorative motifs on tiles, mosques, fabrics, crockery, etc. in the Ottoman Empire. The tulip was seen as a symbol of abundance and indulgence. The era during which the Ottoman Empire was wealthiest is often called the Tulip era or Lale Devri in Turkish. Tulips became popular garden plants in East and west, but, whereas the tulip in Turkish culture was a symbol of paradise on earth and had almost a divine status, in the Netherlands it represented the briefness of life.

This ring is made from a vintage sterling silver spoon, 925, nickel-free. This ring will be adjusted to the size you request but it can easily be tightened or loosened at home should you want a different fit. As these are antique items, there may be minor wear and tear from its past life. Some rings may have engravings or markings. We do not offer any customization or marking removal at this time.

Spoon rings originated in 17th-century England. In those days, flatware was highly prized as it was made from solid silver and highly stylized and decorated in an heirloom manner. Popular lore explains that servants, unable to afford to buy 'proper' engagement rings would steal a flatware piece from their master's home. They would shape it into a ring and give it to their beloved for a marriage proposal. Thus, the earliest spoon rings served as symbols of love and commitment, in defiance of strict social and economic barriers.