The sultan’s ring is an artful piece of jewelry also known as a turkish wedding ring, due to their country of origin. Currently there are many rings inspired by this famous model and although it is a jewel related to love, many people are unaware of the interesting intention behind its ancient origin.
Since its invention, the sultan’s ring has been a symbol of commitment and fidelity. It is a jewel that is recognized for its manufacture with interlocking rings, which was not only for aesthetic purposes, but also for practical purposes. Once the ring was no longer used, the rings would decompose, causing it to lose its original shape; to reassemble it, it was necessary to know the secret that made them compact, like a puzzle.
In ancient Turkey, the sultans gave it to their favorite wife to ensure her fidelity; that is, if she ever tried to take it off to hide her marital status, she would then not be able to use it again, unless she knew her trick to return it to her original status.
And although we cannot guarantee that the Turks are distrustful, the origin of the sultan’s ring makes us seriously think about this possibility, because according to the story, the woman was not the only one put to the test. The father of the bride also gave this ring to the future husband of his daughter, but not before making him promise to be faithful to his daughter.
Each sultan, as the emperor of Turkey was known in ancient times, hired a series of jewelers with the ability to make a ring with these specific conditions: there were four, six and eight rings in gold and silver.
Definitely, the sultan’s ring is an example of the ingenuity of turkish jewelers, a characteristic that has endured over time thanks to the creation of this and other garments that have made Turkey the second largest exporter of jewelry in the world. Not surprisingly, the famous ring design has been imitated in costume jewelry and fine jewelry, an example of the latter being the case of the renowned jewelry house Cartier with its «Trinity» wedding band design, inspired by in the hoops of the sultan’s ring.
The sultan’s ring is a classic model when choosing engagement rings and an essential for those who visit Turkey and have among their plans the desire to acquire a souvenir full of meaning. In Turkey These rings can be found in any city; most are usually designed in silver and decorated with an interesting mix of colors.
In any case, those who have ever been attracted to the sultan’s ring should not feel any fear, because currently the models are only inspired by the original form of interlocking rings—but there is no need to worry—they are free from tricks.