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| Ancient Rings | A selection of some of the rings we have in stock | | | | SOLD | Gold Armorial Ring | Seventeenth century
gold armorial ring. Probably German ca. 1660. The bezel is seal
engraved with a round shield, surmounted by a plumed helmet.Size
of bezel 15 x 13 mm. Finger size "Q" Weight 11.1 gr. A seal
ring was a simple but a trusted ancient and well used device, personal
to the owner was used to authenticate documents, like marriage
contracts, financial arrangements, wills and last testaments, and
to "seal" a political agreement etc." The purpose
of the signet in the medieval period is made plain in Jean
de Joinville's account of the Seventh Crusade/1270/, when a Muslim
leader sends an emissary to the French King, Louis IX: "..And the Old
Man of the Mountain sent him his ring , which was of fine pure
gold, inscribed with his name, emphasizing that it was with
this ring that he sealed his alliance with the king, and
henceforth they would act as one.."/From Diana Scarsbrick, Rings/ The late 15 th. cent. ushers in the use of heraldry, with more elaborate designs. Ref:RIN0408 SOLD | | | |   SOLD | Gold Posey ring circa 1700 | A wide and heavy gauge gold posy ring with excavated patina, ca. 1700. Motto:"I love to finde a constant mynde" A
posey ring or love ring, is a simple gold band engraved with a brief
sentiment or poem on the outside. They were used as a lover's token, a
wedding ring, or simply as a means of showing regard or giving a gift. Popular
during the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries in England and France as
lovers' gifts The language used in many early posy rings was Norman
French, with French, Latin and English used in later times. The posies
were originally written on the outside, moving to the hidden inside of
the ring in later (mid 16th Century onwards) times. Ring size"Q" Width: 7 mm Weight: 9.3 gr. Ref:RIN0491 SOLD | | | |  | Medieval amethyst ring circa 1300 | | Small
medieval gold ring with a cabochon cut amethyst. English ca. 1300
,excavated patina.See for similar illustrated examples in Diana
Scarisbrick's book : Rings page 239 Ring size: " L" + 1/2 Ref: RIN0495 | | | |  SOLD | English circa 1400 ring | | Gold
iconographic ring English ca.1400 the oval bezel engraved with
Mary and the infant Jesus. The inside of the hoop is also engraved "
Ave Maria" The term "iconographic" was given to these rings
with engraved religious images like the Crucifixion, the Virgin and
Child, Saint John the Baptist, St .Christopher, Barbara,
Catherine. These rings are found only in Britain.
Rings like these were believed to have certain protective powers
against particular misfortunes, disasters. It's wearer was the medieval
equivalent of her Roman predecessor wearing rings bearing
images of Fortuna, Jupiter, Nike, Athena etc. These rings were popular
in the late 14 nth century to 1500, used as Wedding rings and
since there are numerous examples with good wishes for the New Year the
excepted view is that they were given as presents on 1 January. Ring size "P" Ref:RIN0393 SOLD | | | |  SOLD | Gold Posy Ring circa 1680 | Posy
ring. Late 17 century, ca. 1680 " A virtuous wife prolongs
life" Size : "U" width : 5.2 mm weight :8 gram Ref No: RIN0667 SOLD | | | | SOLD 
| Gold Posy Ring circa 1700 | Posy ring. ca. 1700 "We joyne our hearts in God" width: 6 mm size :"Q" weight: 8 gr Ref No: RIN0673 SOLD | | | | 
| Gold Posy Ring circa 1620 | Posy ring Ca. 1620 " Love and feare God" Size "K" width :4.4 mm /excavated colour/ weight: 3 gram Ref No: RIN0680 | | | | 
SOLD | Gold Posey Ring circa 1720 | Posy ring Ca. 1720 " Live in love and feare the Lord" size "U" weight:6 gram width: 4.8 mm Ref No :RIN0681 SOLD | | | | |
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 | Indian Mughal Ring | Eighteenth
century North Indian Mughal carved jade ring.The pale colour jade
ring is carved with facets. Ring size "L"+1/2 With 8mm.The Mughal
Empire in India was established in 1552 and lasted till
the middle of the 19th century. The Mughal Emperors were Timurids of Turko-Mongol, later Rajput and Persian, descent, and developed a highly sophisticated mixed Indo-Persian culture.
The colour of illustrated jade ring was very popular, and was used
from carved dagger handles to embellish sward hilts to book covers from
jewellery to small jewel boxes. Ref:0391 | | | | |
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| Rare Roman Ring | A
very rare high carat Roman finger ring, of the 1st-2nd century
with the head of Cupid in high relief. The god of love who rules the
divinities of Mount Olympus as well as mortal men and women,
Cupid, son of Venus, is depicted as a chubby mischievous infant. For a
very similar illustrated example see Rings by Diana Scarisbrick
page 62) The face of Cupid is mildly rubbed. Small corrosion on back of
shoulder. Size "D" Weight 3.6 gr. Ref:RIN0102 | | | |
 SOLD | Jasper Cameo Ring | 18th.
century red jasper cameo set in heavy gold ring. The cameo is of Pan
the Greek mythological god of shepherds and flocks, of mountain
wilds, hunting and rustic music: paein means to pasture. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a faun or satyr.
He is recognized as the god of fields, groves, and wooded glens;
because of this, Pan is connected to fertility and the season of
spring. Pan's ancient Roman equivalent was Faunus, and they were both horned god deities. For this reason he is popular among many Neopagans and occult groups. Pan
is famous for his sexual powers, and is often depicted with an erect
phallus. He was believed by the Greeks to have plied his charms
primarily on maidens and shepherds. Size:"P" Weight: 26gr. Ref:RIN0184 SOLD | | | | |
 SOLD | Roman Agate Intaglio Ring | Roman gold ring c.3rd. cent. A.D. with carved blue and white banded agate, "niccolo". Weight 10.1 gr Size of intaglio 13x10 mm. Difficult to measure finger size , the ring is oval. Internal measurements 17.5x12mm Intaglio
rings were used as signet , or seal rings. From Egyptian times signets
were used to seal official documents, marriage contracts, and also as
badge of office, or given the official seal, /sometimes as a ring/. Ref:RIN0189 SOLD | | | |  | Agate ring of Pan | 18 th century agate cameo of Pan in a heavy high carat ring mount. Size of cameo 19.3 mm Ring size:"P" + 1/2 Weight :29.7 gr Ref:RIN0531 | | | |  SOLD | Roman Sapphire Ring | Late Roman gold and sapphire ring ca.4th century A.D. Size of sapphire: 13 x 10.5 mm Ring size: "J" Weight :6.1 gr Ref:RIN0536 SOLD | | | | |
 SOLD | Gold and Silver diamond ring circa 1760 | 18 th .century gold and silver diamond ring, English ca.1760 with a hessonite garnet and rubies. Ring size:"K" Ref:RIN0538 SOLD | | | | |
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Medieval gold ring English c. 1480-1500. The quatrefoil bezel supports
the setting of an almandine garnet. The name garnet probably
derives from the Latin granatus (" grain"), possibly a reference to the Punica granatum (" pomegranate") beautiful red in colour. Garnet were mined in Bohemia from the middle ages .Beautiful excavated patina. Size "M" weight: 4.3 gr Ref:RIN0206 SOLD | | | | |
 | Roman Gold Ring | Late Roman gold ring c.2nd. cent. A.D.High carat prob. 22.Finger size:"P". Weight 9.8gr For a very similar example see Page 22 of Diana Scarsbrick book of Rings. Ref:RIN0218 | | | | |
 | Roman Seal Ring | Late
Roman high carat gold ring, with a seal engraving of an urn.2nd.-3rd.
century A.D. The urn can be a representation of a chariot racing trophy
or horse racing cup, or can refer to the Circus. The fact that it was
cut as a seal, and obviously was meant to be used could suggest the
owner might have had a connection to racing or to the Circus. Size "L" weight:6.6gr Ref:RIN0222 | | | | |
 SOLD | Roman Gold Garnet Intaglio Ring | Late
Roman high carat gold ring, c. 3rd c. A.D. with a garnet intaglio of a
mosquito. However annoying it is mosquitoes were supposed to be lucky
and ended up being used as charms. Size:"M" weight:3.8 gr Ref:RIN0233 SOLD | | | | |
 SOLD | English Medieval Gold Ring circa 1400 | English medieval gold ring ca.1400 modelled as a strap and buckle, with blue enamel. Ring size "J" With 4.8 mm weight:2.1 gr Ref:RIN0050 SOLD | | | | |
 | Gold Fede Ring | Gold "Fede" ring ca. 1780 probably English, 15ct. Ring size "M" RefNo:RIN0342 | | | | |
 | Silver Gilt Finger Ring circa 1640 | Silver
gilt finger ring ca.1640 known as "Fede" rings see above. On this
particular example the shoulders of the ring is
modelled as platted hair. Ring size:"Q" Ref No: RIN0340 | | | | |
 | Silver Gilt Finger Ring circa 1600 | Silver gilt finger ring, probably English ca 1600. Two hands are clasping a crowned heart. These
rings are known as "fede" rings. Fede rings were used in ancient
times in the Roman Empire, Fede is an Italian word meaning faith,
trust and fidelity and comes from the Latin "mani in
fede" mostly given as betrothal rings. Ancient
Roman Fede rings are set with a carved banded agate
cameo of two clasped hands. Fede rings had spread all over Europe by
the Middle ages, and silver gilt and gold examples can be found in all
major European museum collections Ring size:"R" Ref:RIN0339 | | | | |
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Hellenistic Ring circa 100BC | |
Hellenistic niccolo intaglio of a wild boar. Ca. 100 B.C. in a
modern high carat gold setting.Size of bezel:14 x 12.5 mm.Ring
size:" N" No"7" in US. Weight : 10.3 gr.
Ref:RIN0898
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Gold Turquoise and Garnet Ring circa 900AD | |
Gold , turquoise, and garnet ring, all Ca.900 A.D. Size of
bezel:15 mm. Weight 5.7 gr. Ring size: " N" 6+3/4 in US.
Ref: RIN0891
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Engraved Roman amulet | |
Engraved Roman silver amulet set into a modern high carat gold
ring.The silver part is ca. second century A.D. The engraving is
a seal. Size of bezel : 18 x 15 mm. Weight :13.5 gr. Ring size:
"Q"+1/2 US. 8+3/4
Ref:RIN0913 SOLD
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| | |  SOLD | Large Agate Cameo Ring | Large
agate cameo ring, featuring Alexander the Great. The two tone agate
cameo is ca 1760, probably Italian. The high carat pink gold ring
is ca 1800. During
the 18th. century Italy became more accessible to cultural
travellers, who came to marvel at Italy's ancient heritage. Florence,
Siena and Pisa amongst others provided the riches of medieval and
renaissance art, while Rome and Pompeii opened the curtain on ancient
Rome. This phenomenal, abundant cultural heritage inspired
the cultured traveller to take something back to England or
wherever they came from and this inspiration spawned
an industry called "Grand Tour". The truly wealthy could
afford genuine ancient artefacts, but the "Grand Tour" industry
were the providers of most of the art and artefacts, marble carvings,
painted terra cotta, mosaics, and micro mosaics, silver in the ancient
style, carved cameos of Nero, Julius Caesar, Caracalla, etc.
All ancient mythology, Greek and Roman were used in all art forms and
decoration. This cameo is part of this Grand Tour history. RefNo:RIN0253 SOLD | | | | SOLD | Gold Posy Ring | A wide and heavy gauge gold posy ring ca. 1660. Motto:"I like my choyce" Width:6.2 mm Weight 11.5 gram. Size "S" +1/2 US. Size 9+1/2 Ref:RIN0838 SOLD | | | | |
 | Enamel Memorial Ring | 18
carat gold and black enamelled Memorial ring. Hallmarked inside with 18
ct London Hallmarks including date letter for 1841. Inscription inside
reads " Benjamin Gott,ob "14 Feb 1840 " Olt 77, The 10 enamelled
panels spell out " IN MEMORY OF" Width:7.8 mm Weight 5.6
gr Size : "S" + 1/2 US Size 9+1/2 Ref:RIN0842 | | | |
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Bacchante Cameo ring |
Large cameo ring, depicting a Bacchante / A Bacchante in
Roman mythology is a female follower of Bacchus,
god of wine and intoxication. In Greek mythology, they
are called Maenads. Bacchantes are depicted as mad or
wild women, running through the forest, and engaging in
acts of frenzied intoxication./
The agate cameo is 17 nth century, the 18 pink gold
mount is modern in the 18 nth cent. style.
Ring size"S" +1/2 in British = 9+1/2 US. Measurement of
bezel : 32 mm x 25 mm Weight:20 gr
RefNo:RIN1948
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Alexander the Great Cameo ring |
17 nth cent agate cameo, depicting Alexander the Great,
in modern 18 ct. pink gold setting /
Alexander the Great was
the single greatest conqueror of all time, never losing
a battle between his ascension to the Macedonian throne
at age 20 to his premature death from malaria, bird
flue, overmedication, poisoning, alcoholism, or a
combination of two or more of these causes at about the
age of 33. He spread Greek culture from Egypt to India,
changing the world and leaving a legacy that included
not only his massive coinage. Yet his attempt to unite
East and West proved ultimately a failure. The current
conflict between the Islam dominated East and Judeo-Christain
dominated West, which has existed for more than a
thousand years, is only the latest example of this
disunity./
Ring size"R" = 8+1/2 US Size of bezel:28 mm x 21 mm
Weight:10 gr
RefNo:RIN1953
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