MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING, SIZE 3 1/4 04/19/2022 The core was then laboriously

The core was then laboriously removed by hand and the inside of the ring was polished

These were produced and sold on the route to the Hold Land at shrines dedicated to local saints

Rings such as this were made undecorated so that the owner could have his signet inscribed

Classic Roman form identified as Guiraud type 2

MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING, SIZE 3 1/4 04/19/2022 The core was then laboriouslySize 3 1 4 with rounded face tapered band 2. 5mm, flaring to the shoulders. Raised oval bezel cut with a diamond, representing the Star of Bethlehem which at this time was depicted as a diamond shape based on the earlier star of Mars, the Roman God of War. These rings were worn by Pilgrims to the Holy Land in the 9th century. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.