{"product_id":"rare-medieval-gold-and-garnet-ring-western-europe-c-1280","title":"Rare Medieval Garnet Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare surviving example of a medieval gold ring, dating to around 1280. Crafted in high-karat gold, this piece features a distinctive raised box bezel—often referred to as a ‘pie-dish’ or \u003cem\u003emoule à tarte\u003c\/em\u003e setting—housing a natural almandine garnet cabochon.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn Medieval times, gemstone rings were considered to have amuletic and talismanic powers. Books known as ‘lapidaries’ listed the powers attributed to each stone. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGarnet, often referred to as \"carbuncle\" in medieval texts, was highly prized for its protective and healing properties. The stone's fiery red color evoked powerful symbolism related to blood, life, and Christ's sacrifice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis ring remains in remarkable condition for its age, with the amethyst securely set and the gold displaying an elegant patina.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK size K½ \/ US size 5.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel measures 8mm x 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarnet cabochon: 3mm x 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTests as 22K gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.38 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and wearable piece of medieval history.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48477624664372,"sku":"1017810008","price":52504.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3557_1600293.jpg?v=1740333948","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/zh-cn\/products\/rare-medieval-gold-and-garnet-ring-western-europe-c-1280","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}