MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN WOMAN'S RING, SIZE 1 3/4

Distinctive form which achieved popularity in Europe in the 13th century. A lady's fashion ring for a woman of the noble class. See Medieval Jewelry 1100-1500 (V & A Museum) plate 73e for a similar ex

Distinctive form which achieved popularity in Europe in the 13th century. A lady's fashion ring for a woman of the noble class. See Medieval Jewelry 1100-1500 (V & A Museum) plate 73e for a similar ex

15th-16th century. See Ancient Rings, T N Pollio p.126 for two further examples. Well rounded band, 3.5mm at the bottom flaring to the broad shoulders intricately decorated in Baroque patterns. Raised

Fifth to eighth century AD, pre Viking. Silvered bronze, size 8 3/4 with rounded face band, 4.2mm. Thickened chevron terminaled shoulders and lenticular bezel, probably for the owner to use as a signe

Rounded face 3.5mm band flaring to the shoulders. Raised rectangular bezel of slightly rounded section. Excellent with the silver surface restored for modern wear. Good wearable size. Gift boxed with

C.900-1300 AD. Size 2 3/4 for the small finger as was the custom. Low rounded band 2.3mm width with flared scalloped shoulders. Raised oval bezel with lattice motif cut in. This ring, by its quality,

Size 3 3/4 for the small finger. Gilt bronze with slightly raised circular bezel inscribed with a sun burst. The shoulders with further radial decoration Professionally refurbished with the 24karat go

Gilt bronze, size 5 3/4 for the small finger as was the custom. Rounded face band 2.3mm width. Tapered oval bezel, perhaps meant to represent a heart. Surface textured from burial. Professionally refu

Good wearable size 9 1/4 with rounded face tapered band 2.8mm, flaring to the shoulders. Raised rounded square bezel cut with a diamond of three lines each, representing the Star of Bethlehem which at

Women's size 3 1/4 for the small finger as was the custom. The 2.5mm width band flared and stepped at the shoulder. Raised oval bezel with the Star of Bethlehem motif, perhaps serving as a signet. The

Gilt bronze, size 8 1/2-8 3/4 with oval band, 3.1mm rounded face, flaring to the shoulders. An oval bezel with scalloped edges, plain, perhaps intended for a signet if the owner desired. Good detail a

Gilt bronze, size 10 1/2. 4.1mm rounded face band of uniform width. Separate lozenge-shaped bezel with four marks, perhaps runes, brazed(?) to the top. That construction represents an advance over pre

13th-15th century AD. Gilt bronze, size 5 & 1/4 with ridged face band, 3.2mm at the bottom flaring to the shoulders. Oval bezel cut with seven lines. These evidently served as signet rings for owners

15th-16th century AD. Women's size 9 1/4. 2mm width band with a flat face, flared to the shoulders which are swelled and hatched. Raised lenticular bezel transversely oriented and scored in a diamond.

15th-16th century AD. Women's size 5 1/2. 2.7mm width band with rounded face, flared to the shoulders. Raised lenticular bezel transversely oriented. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p.126 bottom. Professio

15th-16th century AD. Women's size 5 1/4. 2.3mm width band with rounded face, flared to the shoulders. Raised lenticular bezel transversely oriented. Professionally refurbished with the pure silver su

Size 4 1/4 for the small finger. Gilt bronze with slightly raised circular bezel inscribed with a floral spray. The shoulders with further foliate decoration Professionally refurbished with the 24kara

Size 4 1/4 for the small finger as was the custom with 2.0mm width band flared at the shoulders and rounded section. An oval bezel cut with a lattice motif, possibly to serve as a signet (seal). Surfa

The distinctive form is known as "stirrup rings" which achieved popularity in Europe in the 13th century. A lady's fashion ring for a woman of the noble class. See Medieval Jewelry 1100-1500 (V & A Mu

Anglo-Saxon, England. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p.42, bottom left for a near-identical example found in England. Gilt bronze, size 7 1/4 with round band, 2.6mm rounded face, flaring to the shoulders.

Gilt bronze, size 10 with 1.8mm rounded face band flaring to the shoulders. An oval bezel with scalloped edges, plain, perhaps intended for a signet if the owner desired. Good detail and wearable size

Size 6 1/4, 2.5mm width ridged band. The form as a betrothal ring with an oval form bezel flanked by faceted shoulders. Formal betrothals were celebrated with the exchange of rings and betrothal of ch

Size 7 1/2. Thin 0.8mm band flaring slightly to the shoulders, with rounded face. Lozenge-shaped bezel with remnants of marks to serve as a signet (?). The 24karat gold surface restored. See the refer

C.1200-1400 AD. Size 9 1/2. Ridged band 2.6mm width at the bottom and swelled to the ridged shoulders. Raised oval bezel cut with a double line diamond. This ring would have distinguished its owner as