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| Sterling Silver Celtic Claddagh Puzzle Band Ring (Size 6,7,8,9,10,11,12) | 
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| Brand: Silver Insanity
Category: Jewelry
Buy New: $19.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 1755
Metal Stamp: 925-Sterling
Metal: sterling-silver
MPN: 10543
ASIN: B00064C4Y0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
STONES: No Stones
WEIGHT: 7 grams
DETAILS: Ring is 3/8" wide, Stamped .925 - Four Bands Fit Together to Form a Puzzle Ring (Cannot be returned if not together)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...
 a puzzler! March 1, 2005
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I loved this ring the moment I saw it, and begged my boyfriend to buy it for me for christmas.
When I got it, I immediatly put it on. I thought "Well, I wonder how it comes apart."
BIG MISTAKE!
It still hasn't been put back together, after two months, and every person in my family tried. I suggest that it come with instructions. (yes, even though this defeats the purpose)
Be careful about sizing June 1, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This was given to me as a gift, and the person who gave it to me based the sizing on the sizing of the rest of the rings I wear. However, whatwe discovered is that these rings are a bit bulky (of course, that's what puzzle rings are about!), so mine is a bit too tight. I think Silver Insanity's website has instructions on sizing, but just in case that isn't an option I recommend goinga size larger.
 gripkid May 18, 2006
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I really love this ring! I mainly got it because they showed it on an episode of the Buffy the vampire slayer for a big fan one of these rings are a must! I haven't ventured to take it apart...YET and to be honest by the looks of these reviews it'll be a long time before i do *give me two-three days* haha BUT i did find some instructions from the website silver sanity that sells these the the website that they put on the reciept is kinda funky and i had to google it just to get to the right page but i'll post it on here seeing as no one else has---
How to assemble a four link puzzle ring, step by step.
Puzzles rings are a most intriguing piece of jewelry, with an interesting lore attached to them. In some areas of Turkey, they are the most common wedding band worn. Originally, they were intended to serve as a sort of motivator to keep married people faithful to one another. The theory was, if a spouse endeavored to commit adultery, they would first have to remove their wedding band, hiding their marital status from the potential fling. Since the rings are made up of interlocking bands, forming a pattern that requires knowledge to duplicate, once they are removed from the finger they fall apart quite easily...thus incriminating the guilty party.
Today, these rings are worn mostly because of their beauty, not to mention the fact that they are excellent conversation pieces. They are a popular souvenier among tourists in the Middle East, especially Turkey. Many military personnel return from a tour of duty owning one or more of these rings, however, in time, the solution is forgotten!
The following is a step by step solution for a thin band, four link puzzle ring.
1. You will notice that the four bands are similar, but upon closer inspection there are slight differences. Two of the links have a simple peak to them, and the other two links have a dip and a peak. Look carefully to identify each link. At this time, single out the link that has a simple peak, with 4 etches carved into it. (The etches may be faint, compare the two simple peak links and choose the one with more grooves)
2. Once you have found the simple peaked link with four grooves, hold that link only, letting the other links dangle. Turn the ring so that the top of the peak is pointing away from you. There should be two links dangling from the link you are holding, with the fourth link dangling from those two links.
3. While still holding the four grooved link, take the other simple peaked link, which should be the one dangling from the bottom, and bring it up to meet with the one you are holding. You should now be holding the two links together, the bands of the links together, and the points of the peaks pointing outwards, opposite of each other (It should look like a diamond)
4. Continue holding the links together with your thumb and pointer finger (you will need your other fingers for the next part).
5. You will notice that you now have the two 'dip and peak' links dangling from the two links you are holding. Select the link on the right---this is trial and error, sometimes the correct link will be on the right already, and sometimes you may have to pass the wrong link over the top of the ring in order to place the correct link in the proper position. The two dangling links are very hard to tell apart, so you will discover which is the correct one for the next step by following these instructions :
6. After grabbing the dangling link on the right, turn the link so that the peaks and dips face you. Looking at the link, notice the dips and peaks. You want the link that has peaks that point like arrows to the LEFT, then the right. (The other link has peaks that point like arrows to the RIGHT, then left )
7. When you have found the correct link for the next step, hold it taut against the two simple peak bands you have been holding between your thumb and forefinger. The band of those two links should now be resting against the LEFT pointing peak of the selected link, and you should adjust your hands so that you are holding that link on your pinky, taut.
8. With your free hand, grab the last remaining link. Turn the link so that the peaks and dips face the top of the ring (you should be holding the ring upright the entire time) Bring the remaining link towards the right, and overlap it with the link you're holding on your pinky. The easiest way to do this is to imagine you are trying to put the other link on your pinky with the one that's already there. If this is done correctly, you will still be holding the two simple peak links between your thumb and forefinger, and they will form a diamond shape. You will also be holding the other two links on your pinky, they should form a figure eight, with the other two bands passing through the center.
9. At this point, I usually change the position of my hands. Now ,hold the figure eight together with your thumb and middle finger, trying not to disrupt the other ones too much! Try to maintain the diamond shape in some way, hold it however you are comfortable, in a way that will enable you to continue with these instructions.
10. Select the link on the top, closest to you. (part of the diamond) Spin the link around so that the peak fits through the figure eight---also, make sure that once the peak is inside the figure eight it also passes through the band of the other part of the 'diamond' . When the link has been spun, and passed through the figure eight and the band of the remaining link, fold it downwards, so that it is flush with the two links that form a figure eight.
11. Well, you made it to the last remaining link...congratulations!
All you have to do now is carefully spin the last link so the peak fits between the peaks and gaps of the already mostly assembled ring (just spin it, no need to do anything fancy! ) Once the last remaining link has been passed through the ring, fold it down to lay flush with the rest of the links.
12. Enjoy your puzzle ring!
Solving your puzzle ring may have seemed difficult and awkward this time, but with practice it's actually quite simple. If you don't feel confident that you would be able to repeat this feat, I suggest taking the ring to a reputable jeweler to be soldered together!
It's a puzzler! August 23, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I do like this puzzle ring, even though I have not ventured to take it apart and reassemble it again. On my receipt, I saw an e-mail address for instructions on how to solve it, but the address didn't work. However, there are instructions at another site ([...]) for their claddagh puzzle rings that may be helpful if you can't solve it.
All in all, a neat looking ring, but take it apart at your own risk! :)
pretty, but flimsy ring with useless assembly instructions March 10, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The ring is very pretty, but the instructions to reassemble the ring are useless and you have to be very careful with the individual rings as they are very thin metal.
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