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ABOUT THIS RING: | Ancient post Medieval silver ring: This beautifully preserved post Medieval silver ring has the most intricate patterning on the band and bezel. The bezel is oval shaped and set with an impressive blue glass setting. Glass was commonly used in ancient jewelry as an alternative to imitate genuine gemstones. Some deposits still remain on the ring which has been semi-cleaned. Looks fantastic when worn. A real masterpiece of post Medieval art. An incredibly beautiful ring that is still perfectly wearable. |
DATED: | 1800's AD. |
ORIGIN: | Near Eastern. |
MATERIAL: | Silver. |
SETTING: | Original blue glass. |
WEIGHT: | 7.48 grams. |
CONDITION: | Grade A - Perfectly wearable. Semi-cleaned. |
RING SIZE: | USA 7 (refer to chart for S.A. ring size) |
AUTHENTIC: | This ring has been sourced from an ex-Norwegian collection. This item is 100% authentic and of the culture and period indicated. |
GRADE A: VERY FINE - With no, or very slight defects, and little band distortion. | |
GRADE B: FINE - With minimal defects and band distortion. | |
GRADE C: GOOD TO FINE - With defects stated in description. |
Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings 1930 - C.C. Oman (reprint 1993) - Scarisbrick / Henig.
Finger Rings (Ashmolean Museum Oxford) 2003.
BM Catalogue of Finger Rings Greek, Etruscan and Roman 1907 (reprint 1968) - Marshall, F.H.