MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN WOMAN’S RING, 15TH CENTURY, SIZE 8 1/2

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-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

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

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

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

According in detail with an example found in the Fishpool Hoard, identified as English and French, 1400-60. The rings are thought to be English. See Medieval Jewelry, Marian Campbell, pl.4 upper left.

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

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

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

Size 8 ½. Bronze with very fine patina. Narrow round faced band. Vikings exchanged wedding rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Comes gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity. Item ships

Narrow flat band with fine smooth age patina. Size 8 ½. Vikings exchanged wedding rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Comes gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity. Item ships one busin

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

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 1/4. 2.3mm width band with rounded face, flared to the shoulders. Raised lenticular bezel transversely oriented. Professionally refurbished with the pure silver su

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

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

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

15th-16th century. See Ancient Rings, T N Pollio p.126 for two further examples. Well rounded band, 4.1mm at the bottom flaring to the broad radially decorated shoulders. Raised oval bezel in two step

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

During the Renaissance, the act of committing to marriage took place as a formal ceremony with vows, considered sacred and unbreakable, exchanged. A ring was given by the man to the woman to bind the