Sterling Grape Ring, Silver Fruit Ring, Grape Vine Ring, Vintage Vitis Ring Jewelry, Grape Spoon Ring, Art Nouveau Grapes, Wine Lover, 1928

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A beautiful silver spoon ring featuring detailed Art Nouveau grapes, leaves, and vines. Grapes, known also by their botanical name Vitis, symbolize abundance, fertility, and renewal across various cultures, celebrated for their role in producing wine, a beverage with deep historical and ritualistic significance. These versatile fruits have been cultivated for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations where they were revered not only for their nutritional value but also for their transformative properties in winemaking, symbolizing joy and celebration. This piece would be an ideal gift for the wine connoisseur or nature lover in your life!

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.