Southern coast
With Sardinian wedding ring, it is meant the typical ring made of Sardinian filigree used since ancient times by the women of the region. The ring had not only economic value but also symbolic. It was handed down, generation to generation, from mother to daughter. This is the reason wy, even today, you can see the ancient specimens of Sardinian wedding rings, on the fingers of young girls.
There is no single model of the Sardinian wedding ring, but was and is still worked in different patterns from province to province. The most common models are the honeycomb shaped and the leafs shaped. The first is composed of small filigree's urchins that have the appearance of a honeycomb while the second model consists of small palmettes, always in filigree, that give the effect of a leaf. All models are made with microspheres.
In the Sardinian wedding ring, the pellets have not only a decorative function but also symbolic, in fact they represented wheat grains, symbol of abundance and prosperity (at Sardinian weddingsas one launches on the married couple mixed grains of wheat and rice).
The Sardinian wedding ring was the typical engagement ring, just like in the present day in some cultures it is gives a lonely diamond.
Recently, the Sardinian wedding ring has been rediscovered also by the younger generations, that besides appreciating the timeless design, are captivated by the history and tradition of this inimitable jewel.
Walking through the small, winding streets of the town of Bosa is easy to come across small jewelry handycraft stores where all the pieces on display have been realized by hand according to the Sardinian tradition. The beauty and uniqueness of these ornaments will fascinate you. You cannot look away from the delicate and precise work of these artisans.
The Sardinian wedding ring is a piece of Sardinia that you can take away with you!
Link to our excursion in Sardinia:
Excursions in northern coast: The Emerald life of millionaries, Corsica - a proud corner of France, The mysterious civilization, Maddalena's archipelago - final resting place of the founder Italia, The cork paradice, Picnic in mountains with the shepherd, Visitors to the King's court.
Excursions in western coast: Visiting Alghero or "The Kingdom of coral", In the footsteps of the ancestors: nuraghi and domus de janas, Castelsardo, The secrets of the marquis Malaspina, In the footsteps of anscestors, Gifts of nature: from unique caves to fine wine, Occupational therapy, a tipical day herding, Wearing in Sardinia and the murales.
Excursions in southern coast: Knowing Cagliari and surroundings, Medieval Cagliari and ceramics lessons, Secrets of undeground Cagliari, The unique nature of southern Sardinia, Sant'Antiaco (sea silk) and ancient catacombs
Официальный календарь праздников на Сардинии насчитывает не менее 1000 праздников и торжеств.
Что представляют собой загадочные сооружение из каменных мегалитов? Кем они были построены и с какой целью?
В мире есть всего два места с большим количеством долгожителей...Один из них остров Сардиния!
Bottarga, sea urchins, porcheddu, carasau, seadas, casu martzu....
With Sardinian wedding ring, it is meant the typical ring made of Sardinian filigree used since ancient times by the women of the region.