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A rare survivor from the late medieval to early Renaissance period, this gold ring dates from between the 14th and 16th centuries AD.Crafted in high karat gold (approximately 22K), the ring features a circular bezel engraved with a stylised cross—specifically a croix pommée, distinguished by rounded terminals—flanked by four curling spiral motifs. The engraving is likely symbolic, perhaps heraldic, and may have once formed part of a coat of arms. The shoulders are flared and sculpted, typical of medieval goldsmithing.Its small size - UK size F½ / US size 3 - suggest it may have originally belonged to a young noble.Weight: 2.91 gramsBezel diameter: 7mmA beautiful gold ring, steeped in centuries of history.
A rare survivor from the late medieval to early Renaissance period, this gold ring dates from between the 14th and 16th centuries AD.
Crafted in high karat gold (approximately 22K), the ring features a circular bezel engraved with a stylised cross—specifically a croix pommée, distinguished by rounded terminals—flanked by four curling spiral motifs. The engraving is likely symbolic, perhaps heraldic, and may have once formed part of a coat of arms. The shoulders are flared and sculpted, typical of medieval goldsmithing.
Its small size - UK size F½ / US size 3 - suggest it may have originally belonged to a young noble.
Weight: 2.91 grams
Bezel diameter: 7mm
A beautiful gold ring, steeped in centuries of history.
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