MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN RING C.5TH-9TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 3 08/22/2024 Women's size 9 1/2

Women's size 9 1/2

a little over size 9 (all our rings were made before sizing was standardized)

Rare combination of quality and condition in a large wearable size

Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from France to Italy and much of Northern Europe

Raised oval bezel cut with triple band diagonals corners forming a diamond

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN RING C.5TH-9TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 3 08/22/2024 Women's size 9 1/2The period was known as the Dark Ages after the fall of the Roman Empire. Gilt bronze, size about 3+ with 3. 4mm rounded face band flaring to the ribbed shoulders. Oval bezel, slightly canted to the band, with a variation of the familiar Star of Bethlehem as popular for rings of the period. The center of more diamond shape with double line cross superimposed combining the two sacred images. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface