Medieval Bronze Ring with White Cabochon Stone (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Excellent medieval bronze ring with a broad bezel set a translucent white cabochon stone (likely rock crystal, quartz, or moonstone), dating to the 14th–16th century, with a dark archaeological patina, acquired from a European private collection.
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An elegant Medieval bronze finger ring set with a beautiful translucent white cabochon stone, likely rock crystal, quartz, moonstone, or pale glass. The softly glowing gemstone is mounted within a broad circular bezel, creating a refined yet understated design characteristic of medieval personal jewellery.
The ring is handcrafted from bronze and retains an attractive dark green and brown archaeological patina acquired over centuries. The smooth white cabochon displays a gentle, luminous appearance that contrasts beautifully with the aged bronze setting. Throughout the Middle Ages, pale gemstones were admired for their purity and were often associated with wisdom, protection, honesty, and spiritual enlightenment.
Rings of this type were worn by both men and women and served not only as decorative jewellery but also as symbols of personal identity and social standing. White stones, particularly rock crystal and quartz, were believed to possess protective and cleansing properties and were frequently worn as personal talismans.
The gemstone exhibits authentic age-related wear and minor historic imperfections, while the bronze setting remains remarkably well preserved, making this an attractive and highly collectible example of medieval craftsmanship.
Condition: Very good archaeological condition with a fine natural patina. Original white cabochon stone showing expected age-related wear and minor imperfections consistent with its antiquity.
Provenance: Acquired from a European private collection; formerly part of an old collection assembled before 2000.
A beautiful wearable Medieval ring combining elegant bronze workmanship with a luminous white gemstone, representing both the artistic craftsmanship and symbolic traditions of medieval Europe.
An elegant Medieval bronze finger ring set with a beautiful translucent white cabochon stone, likely rock crystal, quartz, moonstone, or pale glass. The softly glowing gemstone is mounted within a broad circular bezel, creating a refined yet understated design characteristic of medieval personal jewellery.
The ring is handcrafted from bronze and retains an attractive dark green and brown archaeological patina acquired over centuries. The smooth white cabochon displays a gentle, luminous appearance that contrasts beautifully with the aged bronze setting. Throughout the Middle Ages, pale gemstones were admired for their purity and were often associated with wisdom, protection, honesty, and spiritual enlightenment.
Rings of this type were worn by both men and women and served not only as decorative jewellery but also as symbols of personal identity and social standing. White stones, particularly rock crystal and quartz, were believed to possess protective and cleansing properties and were frequently worn as personal talismans.
The gemstone exhibits authentic age-related wear and minor historic imperfections, while the bronze setting remains remarkably well preserved, making this an attractive and highly collectible example of medieval craftsmanship.
Condition: Very good archaeological condition with a fine natural patina. Original white cabochon stone showing expected age-related wear and minor imperfections consistent with its antiquity.
Provenance: Acquired from a European private collection; formerly part of an old collection assembled before 2000.
A beautiful wearable Medieval ring combining elegant bronze workmanship with a luminous white gemstone, representing both the artistic craftsmanship and symbolic traditions of medieval Europe.
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
14th–16th Century AD
Name of object
Ring with White Cabochon Stone
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.
