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Antique Britannia Silver Knights Signet Ring Size N 6.75 950 Purity Edwardian
Antique Britannia Silver Knights Signet Ring Size N 6.75 950 Purity Edwardian

Antique Britannia Silver Knights Signet Ring Size N 6.75 950 Purity Edwardian

Located in Camelford, GB

DIMENSIONS UK Size: N US Size: 6.75 Please use Google ring size converter if you need other sizes. Width (across front panel): 22.3mm Width (rear shank):6 mm Total Mass: 8.3 grams O...

Category

1910s British Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Silver

Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring
Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring

Antique Renaissance Gold Fede Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

This motif continued to be popular throughout Western Europe for betrothal and wedding rings from the medieval and Renaissance periods into the 20th century, and are known as fede ri...

Category

16th Century European Renaissance Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Neo-Gothic Gold Band Ring with inscription
Antique Neo-Gothic Gold Band Ring with inscription

Antique Neo-Gothic Gold Band Ring with inscription

Located in Chicago, IL

The Gothic lettering on the ring is reminiscent of both medieval manuscripts and jewelry, like ring brooches or posy rings with declarations of faith and love, often in combination.

Category

19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Not for Riches But for Love Poesy Ring
Not for Riches But for Love Poesy Ring

Not for Riches But for Love Poesy Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This incredible high karat gold post-Medieval poesy ring reads "Not for riches but for love".

Category

18th Century British Stuart Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold

Medieval Silver Gilt Floral-Shaped Ring with Enamel Inserts
Medieval Silver Gilt Floral-Shaped Ring with Enamel Inserts

Medieval Silver Gilt Floral-Shaped Ring with Enamel Inserts

Located in London, GB

An exquisite silver gilt finger ring featuring a beautiful floral-shaped bezel with raised bosses and remnants of blue and green enamel. The ring is further embellished with several ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Silver, Enamel

24 Karat Gold Ring with an Old European Mine Cut Diamond
24 Karat Gold Ring with an Old European Mine Cut Diamond

24 Karat Gold Ring with an Old European Mine Cut Diamond

By Serhat Design

Located in Istanbul, Fatih

24K Matte-satin gold, handcrafted and hand engraved with old European mine cut diamond ring. Set in medieval style oxidized pronged silver bezel.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Turkish Contemporary Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold

18th Century Gold Posy Ring
18th Century Gold Posy Ring

18th Century Gold Posy Ring

Unavailable|$1,095

18th Century Gold Posy Ring

Located in London, GB

The posies on medieval rings were usually inscribed on the outside of the hoop (which was flat).

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1750s English Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold

Byzantine Silver Ring with Granulated Shield Bezel
Byzantine Silver Ring with Granulated Shield Bezel

Byzantine Silver Ring with Granulated Shield Bezel

Located in London, GB

A silver Byzantine ring, distinguished by its large, granulated shield bezel, which reflects the artistic prowess and cultural significance of the Byzantine Empire. The ring possesse...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Silver

Medieval Ring of St Luke, circa 12th Century
Medieval Ring of St Luke, circa 12th Century

Medieval Ring of St Luke, circa 12th Century

Located in London, GB

A yellow gold ring with central rectangular plaque finely engraved with an ox head with halo, wings and cross, the flat shank composed of a mirrored pair of outstretched finely carve...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Heavy Gilded Silver Medieval Signet Ring c. 1350-1450
Heavy Gilded Silver Medieval Signet Ring c. 1350-1450

Heavy Gilded Silver Medieval Signet Ring c. 1350-1450

Located in Chicago, IL

England or France, circa 1350 – 1450. This very heavy medieval signet ring is from the Hundred Years’ War era and likely belonged to a knight.

Category

1650s Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold, Silver

Rare Late Medieval Gold Ring
Rare Late Medieval Gold Ring

Rare Late Medieval Gold Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Gold Merchants Ring with marking used to stamp goods and as signature Size 9 Weight 11,5gr.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold

'Bossingham' Medieval Garnet ring, circa 13th century.
'Bossingham' Medieval Garnet ring, circa 13th century.

'Bossingham' Medieval Garnet ring, circa 13th century.

Located in London, GB

'Bossingham' Medieval garnet ring. Set to centre with a oval cabochon natural garnet in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.00 carats, to a smooth oval beze...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Medieval Silver Gold Ring
Medieval Silver Gold Ring

Medieval Silver Gold Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1200s - 1300s The silver ring is centered with a gold applique with a raised untranslated script. The shoulders are applied with two gold appliques engraved with scroll ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold, Silver

Medieval Heraldic Silver Pictorial Signet Ring size 12
Medieval Heraldic Silver Pictorial Signet Ring size 12

Medieval Heraldic Silver Pictorial Signet Ring size 12

Located in Baltimore, MD

At a time when much of the populace was illiterate, medieval signet rings had a very practical function.

Category

15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Post Medieval Tudor Diamond Gold Ring
Post Medieval Tudor Diamond Gold Ring

Post Medieval Tudor Diamond Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

Tudor table cut diamond ring. Set with a diamond shape table cut old mine diamond in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.00 carats, to a square raised pie-d...

Category

16th Century Unknown Tudor Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Post Medieval gold skull ring, circa 1676.
Post Medieval gold skull ring, circa 1676.

Post Medieval gold skull ring, circa 1676.

Located in London, GB

Post Medieval gold skull ring. A smoothly conforming D-shape band engraved to the exterior with a stylised skull, the interior engraved in italic script 'R W Esqr ob 9 Dec 76', appro...

Category

1670s Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Yellow Gold

Medieval Byzantine Garnet Gold Men's Signet Ring
Medieval Byzantine Garnet Gold Men's Signet Ring

Medieval Byzantine Garnet Gold Men's Signet Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Byzantine empire, circa 5th-8th centuries (400-800 AD) ring size 9.25

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Garnet

Antique Russian Sapphire Ring in Medieval Style 1860s
Antique Russian Sapphire Ring in Medieval Style 1860s

Antique Russian Sapphire Ring in Medieval Style 1860s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 14K yellow gold ring with engraved decorations is bezel-set with an oval cabochon cut cornflower blue sapphire 11.5 x 9.8 x 5.8 mm, approximately 7.06 carats. US ring size 8...

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Sapphire

Antique 17th century AD Post Medieval sapphire gold ring
Antique 17th century AD Post Medieval sapphire gold ring

Antique 17th century AD Post Medieval sapphire gold ring

Located in London, GB

Post Medieval sap phire ring. Set centrally with an octagonal emerald-cut natural unenhanced sapphire in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.50 carats, to a...

Category

17th Century British Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold

C1650 Medieval Silver Signet Ring Of Pelican in Her Piety and Religious Symbols
C1650 Medieval Silver Signet Ring Of Pelican in Her Piety and Religious Symbols

C1650 Medieval Silver Signet Ring Of Pelican in Her Piety and Religious Symbols

Located in Baltimore, MD

The Pelican in Her Piety Medieval signet ring features strong cross cultural references with the engraving of the pelican and the navigation symbols of the moon and stars.

Category

1660s British Renaissance Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Silver

Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring
Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring

Antique Enamel Gold Gimmel/Fede Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

These rings date from Roman times, when the gesture of clasped hands was a symbol of pledging vows, and they were used as engagement/wedding rings in medieval and Renaissance Europe.

Category

1820s Italian Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring
Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring

Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1830s This late Georgian – early Victorian era heavy 18K gold ring features a very fine champleve enamel work in medieval / renaissance taste.

Category

Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Enamel

Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Gold Mens Ring
Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Gold Mens Ring

Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Gold Mens Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

made in Kiev between 1899 and 1904 This finely modeled antique Russian ring is designed in the style of medieval stirrup rings (named so due to shape resemblance to horse rider's ...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Diamond

Ancient Gold Viking Ring, 950 AD
Ancient Gold Viking Ring, 950 AD

Ancient Gold Viking Ring, 950 AD

Located in London, GB

A beautiful braided Viking ring, dating to approximately 950 AD. An intricately formed piece; the upper part formed of four gold wires, tapering slightly towards the shoulders and...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold

Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring, circa 14th-15th Century
Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring, circa 14th-15th Century

Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring, circa 14th-15th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a very fine medieval ring, displaying ornate engraved patterns to the shank and is in fine condition commensurate to its age.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Ancient Medieval Gold Emerald Ring
Ancient Medieval Gold Emerald Ring

Ancient Medieval Gold Emerald Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

The setting is surrounded with elegant granulated decoration. The ring is gorgeous and likely belonged to a Medieval noblelady from the British Isles.

Category

15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Late Medieval High Carat Finger Ring
Late Medieval High Carat Finger Ring

Late Medieval High Carat Finger Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Adorned with an intaglio of a dove flying above a cross and a sheep, this medieval finger ring is perfect for everyday wear.

Category

16th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Medieval Silver Judaica Ring with Star of David
Ancient Medieval Silver Judaica Ring with Star of David

Ancient Medieval Silver Judaica Ring with Star of David

Located in Stamford, CT

For ancient history buffs, here is medieval Silver ring "c1200-1500AD" with D-shaped hoop with ornate draped decoration and flattened, polygonal bezel featuries an incised star of Da...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Silver

Medieval Duchess of Lancaster Sapphire Gold Posy Ring
Medieval Duchess of Lancaster Sapphire Gold Posy Ring

Medieval Duchess of Lancaster Sapphire Gold Posy Ring

Located in London, GB

Medieval Duchess of Lancaster sapphire posy ring. Set centrally with a cabochon sapphire in a closed back cutdown setting with an approximate weight of 2.00 carats, to a ridged band ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Medieval Late 15th Century German Knight Signet Ring
Antique Medieval Late 15th Century German Knight Signet Ring

Antique Medieval Late 15th Century German Knight Signet Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The round corners square iron plaque collet set in a plain silver ring with a coat-of-arm in a shape of a shield and bordered by dots, depicting an unfolded wings eagle by the fron...

Category

15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Silver

Post Medieval gold posy ring, 'love for ever' circa 17th-18th century.
Post Medieval gold posy ring, 'love for ever' circa 17th-18th century.

Post Medieval gold posy ring, 'love for ever' circa 17th-18th century.

Located in London, GB

Post Medieval gold posy ring 'love for ever'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to the interior in italic script 'love for ever', approximately 5mm in width an...

Category

17th Century Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold

Post-Medieval enamel mourning ring, circa 1706.
Post-Medieval enamel mourning ring, circa 1706.

Post-Medieval enamel mourning ring, circa 1706.

Located in London, GB

Post-Medieval enamel mourning ring. A smoothly conforming half round band, featuring an engraved skull design and repeating scroll motif with remnants of black enamel, the interior e...

Category

Early 1700s European Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Museum Quality Early Medieval Byzantine Gold Ring
Antique Museum Quality Early Medieval Byzantine Gold Ring

Antique Museum Quality Early Medieval Byzantine Gold Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Byzantine Empire, circa 8th - 10th century AD The gold bezel of the ring is shaped as a quatrefoil - an ancient symbol of good luck, health and fortune. The original stone did...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Medieval Ring

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Silver, Middle Eastern
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Silver, Middle Eastern

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Silver, Middle Eastern

Located in NEWARK, GB

An impressive antique Middle Eastern intaglio ring. A true statement piece, this is a huge and heavy gents bombe style ring set with a large carved Carnelian intaglio set to the fro...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr
1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr

1829 Signet Men Intaglio Ring Chalcedony solid 18K Gold ØUS9.5 /10.5gr

Located in SE

195 years old Signet Intaglio Ring featuring a natural red- spotted Gray - Blue Sardonyx stone with hand-cut heraldic depiction of three smoking Grenades flanked with Lilies on the s...

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1820s Swedish Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Antique Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian Ø US6.5 / 10.5g
Antique Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian Ø US6.5 / 10.5g

Antique Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian Ø US6.5 / 10.5g

Located in SE

Signet intaglio Ring featuring banded / two layered Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with heraldic depiction of a Sword in the middle of the shield under the crown of Nobility. This i...

Category

1920s Swedish Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Hope Faith Love Lasting Happiness Chalcedony Carnelian ØUS6.75/2gr
Antique Ring Hope Faith Love Lasting Happiness Chalcedony Carnelian ØUS6.75/2gr

Antique Ring Hope Faith Love Lasting Happiness Chalcedony Carnelian ØUS6.75/2gr

Located in SE

" Faith, Hope and Love" (1 Corinthians 13:13) is a favorite Bible verse about the superiority of Love. It is often quoted in Christian wedding ceremonies. This Faith, Hope and Love ...

Category

19th Century European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold

An Antique Gold Clasped Hands Engagement Ring
An Antique Gold Clasped Hands Engagement Ring

An Antique Gold Clasped Hands Engagement Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

These rings date from Roman times, when the gesture of clasped hands was a symbol of pledging vows, and they were used as engagement/wedding rings in medieval and Renaissance Europe.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring
Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring

Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring

Located in Roma, RM

Large bronze ring with notched bezel. Burin engraving depicting a boot surrounded by two fronds. Central Italy, 18th century.

Category

1720s European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring
Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring

Antique Bronze Chevalier Ring

Located in Roma, RM

Large and ancient, medieval bronze ring with notched shank and engraved bezel with pseudo-heraldic decoration.

Category

1720s European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Bronze

Running at the Ring, Medieval Horse Game, Dutch 1720, Oil on Canvas
Running at the Ring, Medieval Horse Game, Dutch 1720, Oil on Canvas

Running at the Ring, Medieval Horse Game, Dutch 1720, Oil on Canvas

Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE

Running at the ring, very rare and large representation of the medieval horse game Dutch ar. 1720 unsigned Oil on canvas / relined Size: 42,5 x 114 cm Frame: 47 x 118 cm This is an ...

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch School Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Oil

1880s Carl Faberge Enamel Gold Russian Revival Egg Pendant
1880s Carl Faberge Enamel Gold Russian Revival Egg Pendant

1880s Carl Faberge Enamel Gold Russian Revival Egg Pendant

By Fabergé

Located in Chicago, IL

The design of this miniature gold egg was clearly inspired by motifs of medieval Russia. The suspension ring is struck with 56 zolotniks gold standard mark (after 1882) and initia...

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Medieval Ring

15th-16th Century Carbuncle Garnet Cabochon Gold Ring Medieval Renaissance
15th-16th Century Carbuncle Garnet Cabochon Gold Ring Medieval Renaissance

15th-16th Century Carbuncle Garnet Cabochon Gold Ring Medieval Renaissance

Located in London, GB

Medieval lapidaries index the abilities of gems to cure ailments, ward off sickness, or even bring prosperity, love, or victory. 

Category

16th Century European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Antique Gold Band Ring
Antique Gold Band Ring

Antique Gold Band Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Gothic Black Letter Ring with Inscription “na” England, 15th century Weight 7.8 gr.; circumference 59.34 mm.; US size 9; UK size R 3/4 Antecedent to the Renaissance Posy Ring, th...

Category

15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold

Medieval Silver Heraldic Coat of Arms Intaglio Signet Ring, 14th Century
Medieval Silver Heraldic Coat of Arms Intaglio Signet Ring, 14th Century

Medieval Silver Heraldic Coat of Arms Intaglio Signet Ring, 14th Century

Located in London, GB

A scarce signet ring with a coat of arms intaglio crafted in silver dating to the late 14th - early 15th century. The flat, octagonal bezel is engraved with an early heraldic coat of...

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Silver

Gold Hellenistic Ring with Garnet Intaglio
Gold Hellenistic Ring with Garnet Intaglio

Gold Hellenistic Ring with Garnet Intaglio

Located in Chicago, IL

For the motif of the goddess Isis on the intaglio see examples from Pompeii which date to the late 3rd-2nd century BCE and are now in the Museo Archeologico, Naples (Pannuti 1983, no...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Ancient Seljuk Dynasty Islamic Nielloed Silver Signet Ring Medieval
Ancient Seljuk Dynasty Islamic Nielloed Silver Signet Ring Medieval

Ancient Seljuk Dynasty Islamic Nielloed Silver Signet Ring Medieval

Located in London, GB

Very Rare Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Niello & Silver Islamic Ring This incredible piece dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk/Seljuq dynasty. The rectangular bezel features an o...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Silver

Scarce Renaissance 16th Century Rock Crystal Marriage Ring Medieval Middle Ages
Scarce Renaissance 16th Century Rock Crystal Marriage Ring Medieval Middle Ages

Scarce Renaissance 16th Century Rock Crystal Marriage Ring Medieval Middle Ages

Located in London, GB

During the Renaissance, finger rings developed from the simple forms of the medieval period into miniature works of art, combining the skills of the chaser, engraver and enameller as...

Category

Early 1600s English Renaissance Antique Medieval Ring

Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Islamic Medieval Signet Ring 11th-13th C
Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Islamic Medieval Signet Ring 11th-13th C

Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Islamic Medieval Signet Ring 11th-13th C

Located in London, GB

This quite small (yet mighty) 21K gold ring dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk dynasty. The hexagonal bezel features a negative cursive inscription within a border containing arabes...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold

Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring

Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

While rings bearing amatory inscriptions date back to the late medieval period, posy rings with poetic expressions of love and affection enjoyed great popularity in seventeenth- and ...

Category

Late 17th Century English Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

While rings bearing amatory inscriptions date back to the late medieval period, posy rings with poetic expressions of love and affection enjoyed great popularity in seventeenth- and ...

Category

Late 17th Century English Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

17th Century Gold Posy Ring
17th Century Gold Posy Ring

17th Century Gold Posy Ring

Located in London, GB

By the mid 17th and the 18th centuries, most posy rings were used as wedding rings. The posies on medieval rings were usually inscribed on the outside of the hoop (which was flat).

Category

17th Century English Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Gold

Victorian Mine Cut Diamond Double Buckle Ring 1.22ct
Victorian Mine Cut Diamond Double Buckle Ring 1.22ct

Victorian Mine Cut Diamond Double Buckle Ring 1.22ct

Located in Narberth, PA

Engraved inside the band are the words: "faithful unto death" in a fancy, medieval style font. The ring was appraised in April 2013 by an accredited and independent GIA certified Ge...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

18k Gold

Byzantine Silver Ring
Byzantine Silver Ring

Byzantine Silver Ring

Located in London, GB

A Byzantine silver ring with a flat-section hoop and an intricate, almond-shaped bezel decorated with spiral motifs, hatching, and tripartite dots. Size: D: 18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Silver

Medieval 14th Century Amethyst Gold Stirrup Ring Amuletic Magical Small Ring
Medieval 14th Century Amethyst Gold Stirrup Ring Amuletic Magical Small Ring

Medieval 14th Century Amethyst Gold Stirrup Ring Amuletic Magical Small Ring

Located in London, GB

A very small but enchanting Medieval ring set with an amethyst dating to circa 1300!

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Antique Medieval Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

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Antique Medieval Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique medieval ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect antique medieval ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. While most can agree that any antique medieval ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Sapphire version from the 10 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and round cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique medieval ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Medieval Ring?

Prices for an antique medieval ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $129 and can go as high as $108,208, while this accessory, on average, fetches $12,000.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Medieval Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, people wore wedding rings during medieval times, also known as the Middle Ages. During the 13th and 14th centuries, exchanging rings on wedding days was a common practice among Christians. Artisans crafted these early wedding rings out of gold, bronze and iron, and some featured gemstones. Sapphires were especially popular, as they were thought to symbolize chastity and fidelity. On 1stDibs, explore a large assortment of wedding rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Antique rings were made of a variety of materials. You can find pieces produced out of many of the same precious metals used today, such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and platinum. In addition, some antique rings feature a material called pinchbeck, which is a combination of copper and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, some antique rings have hallmarks. However, some do not. Before 1950, jewelry makers didn't add hallmarks to their pieces, but some did to indicate who produced the jewelry and/or tell the buyer what type of metals they contained. Shop a large collection of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To find out if your antique ring is real, you can first try researching the maker. Look for a hallmark inside the ring and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced it. From there, you can find out if the jewelry maker typically produced jewelry out of precious metals and genuine gemstones or specialized in costume jewelry crafted from less costly materials. Another option is to have an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser inspect your ring for you. Explore a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a ring is an antique, see if you can locate a maker's marking on the inside of the band. If you can, research the artisan, company or workshop using trusted online resources. By learning when they were active and reviewing image galleries of their work, you can often estimate approximately when a particular ring was produced. If your ring is 100 years old or older, it is an antique. In the event that you can't find a maker's mark or still have lingering questions about your ring's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, antique engagement rings do tend to be popular. They especially appeal to brides-to-be who want something unique and like the idea of owning a ring that has a long history. Rings from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras are among the most highly sought-after antique options. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    You can buy antique rings online from a number of trusted platforms, including 1stDibs. Popular antique pieces on these platforms include band rings, signet rings, engagement rings, cocktail rings, wedding rings and more. The vast options for online ring shopping bring centuries of styles from across the globe to you, including rings made with precious metals like gold and silver and gemstones like diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires and garnets. Explore a wide range of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.