Medieval Bronze Ring with Red Gemstone Cabochon (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Medieval bronze finger ring set with a red cabochon gemstone (likely glass or carnelian), four-claw bezel, dating to the 14th–16th century, in excellent archaeological condition with a natural patina, provenance from a European private collection.
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A beautiful Medieval bronze finger ring set with a polished red cabochon gemstone, most likely glass or carnelian. The bezel is formed as a sturdy circular setting with four protective claws securing the domed stone, a style frequently encountered on personal jewelry of the High and Late Medieval period. The warm reddish gemstone would have been admired for its rich appearance and may have symbolized protection, vitality, or status.
Rings of this type were worn by both men and women as personal ornaments and sometimes as symbols of wealth, devotion, or family identity. The carefully handcrafted bronze hoop retains an attractive archaeological patina, while the gemstone displays authentic age-related wear and a small historic chip, preserving the ring's genuine character and centuries-old history.
Today, this ring remains a striking example of medieval craftsmanship, combining the elegance of a vivid red gemstone with the timeless simplicity of a handcrafted bronze setting.
Condition: Excellent archaeological condition with an attractive natural patina. The gemstone is original and shows age-related wear, including a small historic chip and minor surface abrasions consistent with its age.
Provenance: Acquired from a European private collection; previously part of an old collection formed before 2000.
A rare and highly collectible piece of medieval personal jewellery, ideal for collectors of medieval artefacts, ancient rings, and historic wearable treasures.
A beautiful Medieval bronze finger ring set with a polished red cabochon gemstone, most likely glass or carnelian. The bezel is formed as a sturdy circular setting with four protective claws securing the domed stone, a style frequently encountered on personal jewelry of the High and Late Medieval period. The warm reddish gemstone would have been admired for its rich appearance and may have symbolized protection, vitality, or status.
Rings of this type were worn by both men and women as personal ornaments and sometimes as symbols of wealth, devotion, or family identity. The carefully handcrafted bronze hoop retains an attractive archaeological patina, while the gemstone displays authentic age-related wear and a small historic chip, preserving the ring's genuine character and centuries-old history.
Today, this ring remains a striking example of medieval craftsmanship, combining the elegance of a vivid red gemstone with the timeless simplicity of a handcrafted bronze setting.
Condition: Excellent archaeological condition with an attractive natural patina. The gemstone is original and shows age-related wear, including a small historic chip and minor surface abrasions consistent with its age.
Provenance: Acquired from a European private collection; previously part of an old collection formed before 2000.
A rare and highly collectible piece of medieval personal jewellery, ideal for collectors of medieval artefacts, ancient rings, and historic wearable treasures.
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
14th–16th Century AD
Name of object
Ring with Red Gemstone Cabochon
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1994
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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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
