Medieval / Crusader Period Silver Ring with Red Glass Cabochon – 13th–15th Century AD Material : Silver with red glass cabochon inlay Description : This intriguing antique silver ring features a rounded, elevated bezel holding a deep red translucent cabochon — likely glass or possibly garnet. The bezel is bordered by a distinctive saw-tooth (zig-zag) decorative edge, while the shoulders and band are adorned with a repeating hammered and granulated-like pattern, giving the ring a distinctly medieval and almost armour-like appearance. The design language corresponds well with Crusader-era and medieval Near Eastern / European jewellery traditions, where silver rings with coloured stones were worn for protection, status, and symbolic value. Red stones in particular were associated with strength, vitality, and divine or talismanic properties. Such rings were commonly worn by pilgrims, soldiers, merchants, and local elites, and could function as both ornament and amulet. Measurements Weight: 3.55 g Inner diameter: 18.6 mm (approx. EU size 59 / US size 8.5) Bezel shape: Rounded / dome Stone size (approx): visible diameter c. 8–9 mm Condition Good antique condition with attractive age patina. Signs of wear and minor surface irregularities consistent with age and historical use. The stone/inlay remains firmly set. No modern polishing has been applied. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance: Acquired from an old European collection, established in the late 1980s. A provenance document can be provided in PDF format upon request. #Christmas