Ancient Javanese Gold Sri Ring

Between the 8th and 12th centuries, the island of Java was the heart of Indonesia's classical Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms, the age of the great temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. It was also a true age of gold. Gold was ubiquitous at every level of society: it was worn and traded, given as gifts and wedding offerings, and even used to pay fines. Java was one of the great gold-working centres of the ancient world.

Because so much gold circulated in this civilisation, ancient Javanese rings still survive today, and new finds continue to be discovered. They are bold, heavy pieces in high carat gold, with chunky bands and large bezels made to be noticed. Many carry important symbols, such as the name or image of Sri, the goddess of rice, prosperity and fertility, alongside lotus flowers, conch shells and other sacred motifs.

DELIVERY

We offer free, fully insured express delivery on every order, sent by a secure and trackable service. You will receive a shipping confirmation email with your tracking number, and we aim to dispatch within one working day.

• UK: Royal Mail Special Delivery, next working day.
• United States: DHL Express, typically 1–2 business days.
• Europe: DHL Express, typically 1–2 business days.
• Rest of the world: DHL Express, typically 2–5 business days.

Full details are in our shipping policy.

RETURNS

Buying antique jewellery online can feel daunting, so we offer a no-hassle returns policy. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, get in touch within 30 days of receipt for a full refund, no questions asked.

For US orders over £2,000 we provide a prepaid DHL return label; otherwise buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. Items must be returned in their original condition. Full details are in our returns policy.