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Plare XIII. Figures of the northern constellations, hand-colored. Astronomische oefening. Amsterdam, 1769.

In the 16th century, German artisans created an extraordinary engagement ring that unfolded into a miniature astronomical sphere. Known as an armillary sphere ring, it was composed of several interlocking bands that, when opened, formed a working model of the heavens. These rings symbolized both love and cosmic harmony, and some carried inscriptions like “The whole universe is in your hands.” These intricate pieces weren’t just decorative-they reflected the Renaissance fascination with science, astronomy, and the idea that human emotion (like love) was tied to the cosmos.