Medieval Silver Ring with Diamond-Shaped Bezel

£ 145.00

A Medieval silver ring featuring a diamond-shaped bezel. The ring features a round loop, of a thin and regular shape, enriched with finely engraved recurring diamond motifs. Within each diamond is a small incised dot. The applied, larger, diamond bezel is sooth and unadorned.  To one side, is a floral motif further embellishing the piece.

Closest UK ring size K1/2

Date: Circa 14th-16th Century AD
Condition: Good condition. There was possibly another floral attachment on the other side of the bezel, which is now missing. Small surface scratches to the bezel consistent with age.

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SKU: KW-26 Category: Tag:

Gold and silver rings were the most popular piece of jewellery to be worn in Medieval times by both men and women. Not only were they a way to display wealth and social status but they were also used as tokens of love and to ward-off misfortune. The rings were placed on all fingers and at different joints on the hands. These pieces were then enriched with precious stones and different metal work techniques including filigree, chasing, repoussé, gilding and granulation.

Weight 1.12 g
Dimensions W 1.8 cm
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