Medieval Bronze Exceptional Ladies’ Ring – Rare Rose-Pink Gemstone – Ruby-Like Cabochon – ca. 12th–15th Century AD (No reserve price)

Exceptional Medieval Bronze Ladies’ Ring – Rare Rose-Pink Gemstone – Ruby-Like Cabochon – ca. 12th–15th Century AD

Object Type: Ladies’ Finger Ring / Gem-Set Ring
Culture: Medieval European
Period: High–Late Medieval Period
Date: ca. 12th–15th Century AD
Material: Bronze
Gemstone: Rose-Pink Cabochon; Possible Pinkish Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Garnet or Coloured Glass
Technique: Metal Forming, Raised Bezel and Claw-Style Setting
Decoration: Circular Gemstone Setting with Pronounced Retaining Claws
Condition: Very Good; Attractive Patina and Preserved Central Setting

Dimensions
Height: 25.22 mm ±
Outer Diameter: 19.70 mm ±
Inner Diameter: 17.48 mm ±
Weight: 3.49 g ±

If requested prior to dispatch, a Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate will be prepared as a physical hard copy and included with the shipment. Every shipment is fully insured. The photographs were taken under warm, museum-inspired lighting to present the object's surface and historical character naturally, and any cords, attachment rings or other accessories visible in the images serve exclusively as display aids and are not included with the artefact.

Description

An exceptionally attractive medieval bronze ladies’ ring, distinguished by its elegant circular setting and remarkable rose-pink central gemstone.

The raised bezel accommodates a beautifully coloured cabochon displaying vivid shades of rose-pink, raspberry and pinkish red. Its captivating appearance recalls the celebrated colour spectrum of pinkish ruby and pink sapphire, both belonging to the corundum mineral family. Garnet and coloured glass also remain possible identifications, with precise gemmological classification requiring laboratory examination.

The gemstone is secured by prominent retaining claws, creating a distinctive crown-like arrangement that enhances the jewel's sculptural appearance.

The contrast between the richly coloured central ornament and the warm bronze surface gives the ring an especially appealing historical character.

Its refined proportions and remarkably preserved setting evoke the tradition of medieval gemstone rings, in which coloured stones served as both personal adornments and expressions of status, beauty and symbolic significance.

A fascinating collector's piece distinguished by its unusual pink coloration, elegant medieval-inspired craftsmanship and enduring ornamental appeal.

Information

The presentation and sale of this object are conducted in accordance with principles of transparency, scholarly consistency, and good faith, and no object is knowingly presented as a copy or imitation.

The object has been documented using high-resolution imaging equipment, with its physical structure and form left entirely unaltered; only limited color-balance adjustments have been applied to ensure visual accuracy. As high-resolution imagery may influence the perception of scale, the photographs should always be considered together with the stated measurements.

All statements concerning dating, intended function, symbolic or iconographic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological analysis, comparative examples from museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive verification would require advanced laboratory analysis beyond the scope of the sales process.

Upon request prior to shipment, a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name may also be provided. If requested prior to dispatch, the Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate will be prepared as a physical hard copy and included with the shipment.