FINE EUROPEAN CRUSADER'S RING C.1100-1200 AD, SZ 8 3/4

This superb ring combines a favorite Medieval motif, the four point Star of Bethlehem with the Jerusalem Cross of the Crusades. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p.30, bottom right for an example dated 10th-

Gilt bronze, size 9 1/2. Rounded face 4.6mm band flaring at the bottom and shoulders. The raised rounded rectangular bezel with a star within the diamond surround. That symbol is the interpretation of

Gilt bronze, size 8 3/4. 2.7mm rounded face band flaring to the shoulders. Raised oval bezel with early representation of the Star of Bethlehem in four-pointed form. The motif would identify the weare

Cambridgeshire England. Gilt bronze, size 8 3/4. Broad, 4.3mm, flat section with fine angled stipple band. Professionally refurbished with the surface restored in 24 karat gold. Gift boxed with certif

Silvered bronze. Size 8 3/4. Rounded face band 1/.4mm width flaring slightly to the shoulders. Inverted conical bezel on a swelled bolster, the face with concentric representation of a human eye. It w

Late 9th-early 11th century AD. Gilt bronze, size 8 3/4. Medium band 2.4mm, with a well-rounded face. Professionally refurbished with the pure silver overlay restored. Gift boxed with a certificate of

Cambridgeshire England where the Vikings first invaded and conquered the Anglo-Saxon natives. Size 8 1/2, tapering from the bottom. Bold double rope twist motif the top half circumference. The spiral

Crusades period. This superb ring features a favorite Medieval motif, the four point Star of Bethlehem. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p.30, bottom right for an example dated 10th-13th century. It is size

Size 8 3/4. Narrow low rounded 2.1mm band with chevron decoration to the shoulders. The top with a well-delineated human eye representing the "evil eye" and is intended to ward off evil spirits. A kno

This is a rare Viking warrior's ring that has been recovered from burial. The surface is textured as a result. It has been professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. It is size

Gilt bronze, size 8 3/4 with broad flat face, 3.4mm width. Recessed edges flanking a broad lattice engraved band. Crisp condition with the pure silver surface restored for modern wear. Vikings exchang

Size 8. Silvered bronze with a 3.1mm rounded face band flared at the shoulders. Raised oval bezel with a flat face inscribed with a medial hatched band, simulating a signet for prestige purposes. Ligh

Prostitutes in the Roman Empire were young and often slaves. They wore these distinctive rings to be easily recognized in the streets. Size 6 1/2. 2.2mm low rounded band topped with garish raised pyra

Size 10 3/4. 4.4mm width with low rounded face. Made with a central core to distribute the molten metal and heat. The core was then laboriously removed by hand with the remnants still visible. Fine da

Bronze, originally gilt, size 10 3/4. Broad band with rounded face. Fine glossy green patina. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Gift boxed with certification of authenticit

Gilt bronze, size 7 3/4, 4.9mm width. recessed line borders flanking a filed hand-cut in tiny diamond shapes forming a lattice. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Gift

15th-17th Century AD. Gilt bronze, with a 1.4mm width band, rounded on the bottom with radially incised inverted hearts decoration to the shoulders. Round bezel with a quatrefoil which is probably a r

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

Late 9th-early 11th century AD, about 1000 years old. Gilt bronze, rare wearable size 9 3/4. Broad band 5.7mm, with flat face incised by hand with a medial stipple band. Fine form, and wearable. Vikin

Circular, pierced with a cross potent, i.e. with "crutches" at the beam ends. That form is also known as the Crusader's cross, having been an element in the arms of Godfrey Bouillon which he wore duri

1096-1291. Circular, pierced with a cross potent, i.e. with "crutches" at the beam ends. That form is also known as the Crusader's cross, having been an element in the arms of Godfrey Bouillon which h

1096-1291. Circular, pierced with a cross potent, i.e. with "crutches" at the beam ends. That form is also known as the Crusader's cross, having been an element in the arms of Godfrey Bouillon which h

1096-1291. Circular, pierced with a cross potent, i.e. with "crutches" at the beam ends. That form is also known as the Crusader's cross, having been an element in the arms of Godfrey Bouillon which h

Crafted by Benchmark first quarter 21stC. Diamond measures approx. 8.34 mm round, and shows only minor inclusions. Overall excellent condition with no breaks or repairs. Weighs approx. 10.27 grams.