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THIS BEAUTIFUL RING WAS MADE BY TOWLE SILVERSMITH'S OF NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS IT IS MARKED ON THE INSIDE TOWLE STERLING SPOON RINGS DATE BACK AS FAR AS THE 1600'S IN ENGLAND AND WERE ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO REPRESENT LOVE,RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMITMENT. AS THE STORY GOES, SERVANTS WHO HAD FALLEN IN LOVE AND WANTED TO PROPOSE MARRIAGE WOULD STEAL SILVER SPOONS FROM THEIR MASTERS HOMES AND HAVE THEM CRAFTED INTO RINGS.THEY WERE TOO POOR TO AFFORD ANY SORT OF REAL ENGAGEMENT RING, SO THIS WAS THEIR BEST ALTERNATIVE TO OFFERING BEAUTIFUL AND VALUABLE RING TO THE WOMAN THEY WANTED TO MAKE THEIR WIFE. THIS IS SIZE 6 1/2 AND IS ADJUSTABLE UP OR DOWN ONE SIZE NOT ONLY IS THIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF JEWELRY IT IS PIECE OF HISTORY. We describe Tour items to the best of our ability. You may have different opinion. This is why our 100% satisfaction no questions asked guarantee is in place In the event that you would like to return the item for any reason whatsoever please feel free to do so. We do ask that you do so with in 14 days of receipt of the item and please notify us of your intentions as soon as possible. Your refund will be issued upon our receipt of the merchandise. <