MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING 750-1100 AD, SIZE 8 1/2

Gilt bronze, size 8 ½. 2.9mm rounded face band and plain lozenge-shaped bezel. Formed as a signet ring, it more likely was a peasant's ring and never inscribed as many were because the owners wer

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

5th-7th century AD. Bronze, size 8. Slightly oval form rounded section band flared to the shoulders. The oval bezel was impressed with four concentric circles representing the wounds of Christ. These

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

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

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

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

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

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

Distinctive form is known as "stirrup rings" 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) plat

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

Mainly 12th-15th century A.D. A mixed group of finger rings of various types and sizes, bezels comprising geometric and floral designs. 38.7 grams total, 20-23 mm (5/8 - 3/4 in.) European private coll

These rings were worn by Pilgrims to the Holy Land in the 9th century. Good wearable size 8 with ridged face tapered band 3.2mm, flaring to the shoulders. Raised rounded square bezel cut with a diamon

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

15th-16th century. See Ancient Rings, T N Pollio p.126 for two further examples. Well rounded band, 3.7mm at the bottom flaring to the broad shoulders intricately decorated in Baroque patterns. Raised

Cambridgeshire, England, where the Vikings first invaded and conquered the Anglo-Saxon natives. Size 8 1/2 with relief twist modeling, now somewhat obscured by surface texture from burial, over half i

19th century. Size 8 1/2. White metal band, 5.4mm width, decorated foliate chevrons. Large oval bezel with cabled bottom and raised central oval green "stone". Shows wear from use with fine character.

19th century. Size 8 1/2. White metal band, 5.4mm width, decorated foliate chevrons. Large oval bezel with cabled bottom and raised central oval green "stone". Shows wear from use with fine character.

Late 9th-early 11th century AD. Gilt bronze, size 8 1/2. 4.6mm width band of low rounded form. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. See the reference image which shows th

White metal/base silver. Broad, tapered band, 5.1mm at the base, decorated in relief with addorsed foliage motifs and pellet clusters. Large rectangular bezel with triple roped medial and raised centr

Iconic form as found in the UK in the pre Viking and Early Viking period. Size 8 1/2 with 2.9mm rounded face band. Broad flat canted bezel with a cluster of concentric circles. See Ancient Rings, Poll

Gilt bronze, size 8 1/2 with a narrow band and central diamond flanked by nubs over expanded angular shoulders. Light surface texture from burial. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surf

White metal/base silver. Bronze, 6.0mm band flaring to the shoulders and relief decorated in foliage and fruit. White metal bezel with nodular medial band, set with a faceted red "stone". Good quality

White metal/base silver. Bronze, 4.9mm band flaring to the shoulders and relief decorated in foliage with roped borders. White metal bezel with nodular medial bands, set with an oval red "stone". Good