Turkish Puzzle RingsTurkish Puzzle Rings, also known as puzzle rings, harem rings, or puzzle wedding rings, are very beautiful and unique rings which are created from multiple bands that fit together in a specific way before they can be worn as a ring. No one really knows where these rings came from as they are not used in the Turkish culture, but they may be related to the 3-band Gimmal Rings that were popular in the 1500 to 1600's as European betrothal rings. Others believe that puzzle wedding rings were once created to ensure fidelity in the marriage as the rings cannot be taken off and put back on again without the solution to the puzzle. Whatever the case, puzzle rings remain today a very unique type of wedding ring and they are available in a number of different styles, sizes, and may be custom made to include set diamonds and/or colored gemstones. Puzzle rings are traditionally created with 4, 6, 8, and 12 rings. For the purposes of wedding bands, the 6 band puzzle ring is one of the more popular styles, while the 12 band ring is often too bulky for daily wear. Turkish puzzle rings are also available in 3, 5, and 7 band styles, although it can be difficult to find puzzle rings created with odd numbered bands. Puzzle Ring Pros: A big pro to puzzle rings is they are available in women's and men's styles and are also available in matching sets; women's puzzle rings are often crafted in lightweight and delicate styles while men's puzzle rings are usually created using thicker and heavier bands for a more masculine look. Puzzle rings are frequently crafted out of 14K or 18K white or yellow gold, platinum, or sterling silver; many popular styles use two to three metal colors to create a multi-tone ring. Puzzle ring solutions are always sold with the ring, and some retailers offer written instructions in addition to video instructions which may be viewed on the Internet. Depending on the type of ring you purchase, the bands may completely come apart when the ring is taken off or the bands may still remain looped together even when the puzzle comes apart. Puzzle Ring Cons: The biggest con to puzzle wedding rings is that they cannot be resized; it can also be difficult to repair them if any damage occurs to the rings. Polishing and cleaning these types of rings may also be difficult, so it is best to have the rings periodically cleaned by a professional jeweler. Puzzle Ring Shopping Tips: Turkish puzzle rings are sold as wedding rings, but they are also sold as novelty rings which are not created with the highest standards in mind. To make sure you are purchasing a quality puzzle ring, only deal with retailers which sell the rings as wedding bands and which use quality metals such as gold and platinum to create the rings. While these rings are very affordable, you should expect to pay upwards of $500.00 dollars or more for a quality puzzle ring. As these rings cannot be resized, make sure that you have the correct ring size before you order your ring. Puzzle rings are usually custom made to order, and retailers may send you a free ring sizer to ensure that you have the right ring size. Puzzle wedding rings are not available in most stores, and you will probably need to order these rings through an online jewelry boutqiue. Always make sure you are dealing with reputable sellers, and stick with retailers who offer at least a 30-day no-nonsense return policy just in case the ring does not fit or you are not happy with the ring.
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