Medieval A Beautiful Filigree Ring with a Striking Large Green Stone (No reserve price)

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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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A Beautiful Filigree Ring with a Striking Large Green Stone is a medieval silver ring dating to circa the 12th–15th century AD, featuring an oval green cabochon set in a raised bezel with decorative side knobs and an attractive ancient patina.

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This exquisite medieval ring showcases the delicate artistry of early silversmiths. Crafted from time-worn silver, its band is adorned with intricate filigree patterns, gently twisting and weaving along the shank in fine, textured detail. The metal bears a darkened patina earned through centuries, enhancing the sense of age and authenticity.

At its center rests a large, luminous green cabochon stone, smoothly polished into an oval dome. Its deep emerald hue glows from within, catching light in a way that feels almost otherworldly—like a captured shard of forest or starlit glass. The stone is framed by a subtly raised bezel, with two small decorative knobs on each side, emphasizing the gem’s prominence and adding to the ring’s ornate medieval character.

Elegant yet powerful, this ring embodies both the mystery and craftsmanship of the Middle Ages—an artifact that feels as though it once belonged to a noble or a storyteller of old.

Culture/Region: Medieval
Date: c. 12th–15th century AD
Material: Silver or bronze alloy with natural turquoise cabochon
Size/Weight:6.62g, 18mm
Condition: Attractive ancient patina; gemstone intact and well-polished; minor age-related wear.



This exquisite medieval ring showcases the delicate artistry of early silversmiths. Crafted from time-worn silver, its band is adorned with intricate filigree patterns, gently twisting and weaving along the shank in fine, textured detail. The metal bears a darkened patina earned through centuries, enhancing the sense of age and authenticity.

At its center rests a large, luminous green cabochon stone, smoothly polished into an oval dome. Its deep emerald hue glows from within, catching light in a way that feels almost otherworldly—like a captured shard of forest or starlit glass. The stone is framed by a subtly raised bezel, with two small decorative knobs on each side, emphasizing the gem’s prominence and adding to the ring’s ornate medieval character.

Elegant yet powerful, this ring embodies both the mystery and craftsmanship of the Middle Ages—an artifact that feels as though it once belonged to a noble or a storyteller of old.

Culture/Region: Medieval
Date: c. 12th–15th century AD
Material: Silver or bronze alloy with natural turquoise cabochon
Size/Weight:6.62g, 18mm
Condition: Attractive ancient patina; gemstone intact and well-polished; minor age-related wear.



Details

Culture
Medieval
Century/ Timeframe
Circa, AD. 12th–16th c.
Name of object
A Beautiful Filigree Ring with a Striking Large Green Stone
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1998
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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