Medieval, Crusaders Era Silver Ring with Latin Cross Motif
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Medieval Crusader era silver finger ring with a broad hoop and a flattened oval bezel decorated with six punched circles forming a Latin cross; outside diameter ca. 20.9 mm, inside ca. 18.1 × 15 mm, bezel ca. 9.5 mm; good, wearable, authentic original, from the Netherlands, acquired in 2026, previously from an antique market, certificate of authenticity available on request for lots €100+.
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Medieval Crusader era, silver finger ring with a broad, rounded hoop expanding into a flattened oval bezel. The bezel is decorated with six punched/ engraved circles, arranged in the form of a simple Latin cross.
The design is deliberately minimal, relying on repeated circles rather than engraved lines.
Outside diameter: ± 20,9 mm
Inside diameter: ± 18,1 x 15 mm
Bezel: ± 9,5 mm
Good solid condition and wearable. The silver displays an attractive aged surface with dark toning, minor irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> The cross was one of the most widely used symbols in Medieval personal jewellery. On rings it could express Christian faith, serve as a protective sign or identify the wearer with a religious community. Simple punched decoration was economical to produce but visually effective, and the repeated circular impressions caught the light while creating a clearly recognisable cruciform pattern.
-> The Latin cross, characterised by a long vertical shaft intersected by a shorter horizontal arm positioned above the centre, appears in Christian art towards the end of Late Antiquity. Its distinctive proportions came to represent Christianity and Christendom as a whole.
Many medieval churches were designed according to the Latin cross plan; when viewed from above, the ground plan mirrors this form. One of the earliest and most influential examples in Europe is Old St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, begun around 319 AD.
During the first centuries AD, Christian symbols were worshipped and worn discreetly. After Christianity was adopted as the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD, the cross became a prominent and openly displayed symbol. It offered comfort and spiritual reassurance in times of hardship, particularly during the Crusades and the recurrent pandemics that affected medieval Europe.
To this day, Christians continue to wear crosses and sacred pendants close to the heart as tangible expressions of faith and of God’s presence in their lives.
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This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics.
Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material.
Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Medieval Crusader era, silver finger ring with a broad, rounded hoop expanding into a flattened oval bezel. The bezel is decorated with six punched/ engraved circles, arranged in the form of a simple Latin cross.
The design is deliberately minimal, relying on repeated circles rather than engraved lines.
Outside diameter: ± 20,9 mm
Inside diameter: ± 18,1 x 15 mm
Bezel: ± 9,5 mm
Good solid condition and wearable. The silver displays an attractive aged surface with dark toning, minor irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> The cross was one of the most widely used symbols in Medieval personal jewellery. On rings it could express Christian faith, serve as a protective sign or identify the wearer with a religious community. Simple punched decoration was economical to produce but visually effective, and the repeated circular impressions caught the light while creating a clearly recognisable cruciform pattern.
-> The Latin cross, characterised by a long vertical shaft intersected by a shorter horizontal arm positioned above the centre, appears in Christian art towards the end of Late Antiquity. Its distinctive proportions came to represent Christianity and Christendom as a whole.
Many medieval churches were designed according to the Latin cross plan; when viewed from above, the ground plan mirrors this form. One of the earliest and most influential examples in Europe is Old St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, begun around 319 AD.
During the first centuries AD, Christian symbols were worshipped and worn discreetly. After Christianity was adopted as the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD, the cross became a prominent and openly displayed symbol. It offered comfort and spiritual reassurance in times of hardship, particularly during the Crusades and the recurrent pandemics that affected medieval Europe.
To this day, Christians continue to wear crosses and sacred pendants close to the heart as tangible expressions of faith and of God’s presence in their lives.
Catawiki disclaimer:
This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics.
Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material.
Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/timeframe
12th-13th century AD
Name of object
Ring with Latin Cross Motif
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2026
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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