FINE EUROPEAN BETROTHAL RING 9th-12th CENTURY, SIZE 9 1/4

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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 pledge and worn until the marriage. That practice is believed to derive from the custom of providing a bride's price or dowry. This example is size 9 1/4 with a concentric stepped rounded bezel flanked by a cluster of three nubs and three delicately recessed circles alternating. Well detailed, it has been professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored and is gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.

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FINE EUROPEAN BETROTHAL RING 9th-12th CENTURY, SIZE 9 1/4

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Feb 25, 2026, 2:29 PM EST

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Genuine Ancient Jewelry for Modern Wear

Feb 19, 2026 12:00 PM EST

New York, NY, United States

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