MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING 5TH-8TH C.AD S 7 ¼

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

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.

5th-7th century AD. Bronze, size 9 ¼. 2.5mm rounded section band flared to the shoulders. The oval bezel was impressed with five concentric circles representing the wounds of Christ. These were m

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

Unknown material ring, size US 7, from the medieval period, specifically dating to the 12th-14th century AD. The ring's surface is adorned with patterns and motifs that are characteristic of the decor

Medieval bronze ring with solid band, smooth grey patina and medieval symbol on the bezel. Can be worn. 7.37 grams, 19.60 mm max internal diameters, 36.50 mm max external diameter.From the collection

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

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. 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Size 6 for the female small finger with ridged face tapered band 2.5mm, flaring to the shoulders. Raised rounded square bezel cut with a diamond of three lines each, representing the Star of Bethlehem

11th-13th Century AD. Gilt bronze, with a 3.9mm width band, rounded on the bottom with pellet cluster decoration to the flared shoulders. Raised rectangular bezel with two cuts, probably to act as a s

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

11th-13th Century AD. Gilt bronze, with a 3.66mm width band, rounded on the bottom and ridged at the shoulders. Raised oval bezel with a four-point star, the Medieval representation of the Star of Bet

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

Gilt bronze, size 5 with2.8mm rounded face band flaring to the foliate decorated shoulders. An oval bezel cut with an eight-point star which probably had multiple spiritual meanings, as the saltire su