Medieval Bronze “The Sapphire of the Night” — Enigmatic Ring with Deep Blue Stone (No reserve price)






Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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A medieval bronze ring dating to circa the 12th–15th century, named “The Sapphire of the Night” — Enigmatic Ring with Deep Blue Stone, featuring a deep-blue central stone set in a raised circular bezel, with a broad rounded setting and smooth band, in good, authentic condition with provenance from a 2025 auction in the Netherlands and previously owned by a private collection.
Description from the seller
A charming ring featuring a striking deep-blue central stone, beautifully enclosed within a substantial, raised circular bezel.
The ring displays an elegant yet powerful design, with a broad, rounded setting supported by a simple, smoothly curved band. Its surface exhibits attractive earthy brown and green tones, creating a distinctive historical appearance.
The Mysterious Blue Stone
At the centre rests a dark-blue, almost midnight-coloured stone or glass inset. Its subdued lustre and deep colour give the ring a mysterious character.
Throughout history, blue stones have been associated with the heavens, wisdom, truth, loyalty and spiritual protection.
In medieval European traditions, blue was frequently connected with heavenly symbolism, faith and devotion. Precious blue gemstones, particularly sapphires, were admired as symbols of sincerity, virtue and divine favour.
“The Sapphire of the Night”
The poetic title reflects the captivating colour of the central inset, reminiscent of the deep blue of the night sky.
Symbolically, the ring may be imagined as a talisman of wisdom, inner strength, tranquillity and protection — qualities traditionally associated with the colour blue.
A Beautiful Historical-Style Jewel
The combination of the prominent circular bezel, deep-blue centre and richly textured metal surface creates an appealing and individual piece.
Its restrained design places all attention on the mysterious blue inset, making it an attractive ring for collectors of historical-style jewellery and symbolic ornaments.
A charming ring featuring a striking deep-blue central stone, beautifully enclosed within a substantial, raised circular bezel.
The ring displays an elegant yet powerful design, with a broad, rounded setting supported by a simple, smoothly curved band. Its surface exhibits attractive earthy brown and green tones, creating a distinctive historical appearance.
The Mysterious Blue Stone
At the centre rests a dark-blue, almost midnight-coloured stone or glass inset. Its subdued lustre and deep colour give the ring a mysterious character.
Throughout history, blue stones have been associated with the heavens, wisdom, truth, loyalty and spiritual protection.
In medieval European traditions, blue was frequently connected with heavenly symbolism, faith and devotion. Precious blue gemstones, particularly sapphires, were admired as symbols of sincerity, virtue and divine favour.
“The Sapphire of the Night”
The poetic title reflects the captivating colour of the central inset, reminiscent of the deep blue of the night sky.
Symbolically, the ring may be imagined as a talisman of wisdom, inner strength, tranquillity and protection — qualities traditionally associated with the colour blue.
A Beautiful Historical-Style Jewel
The combination of the prominent circular bezel, deep-blue centre and richly textured metal surface creates an appealing and individual piece.
Its restrained design places all attention on the mysterious blue inset, making it an attractive ring for collectors of historical-style jewellery and symbolic ornaments.
