{"title":"New Arrivals","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery piece on this page entered the catalog within the last 30 days. New rings, coins and artifacts arrive almost every week, each one an authentic ancient original, one of a kind. After 30 days a piece moves on to its period collection, so what you see here is always the freshest part of the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to see new pieces before anyone else? The Aurora Letter announces every new arrival first. You can join it at the bottom of any page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-bird-kantharos-intaglio-authentic-imperial-jewelry","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Bibulus' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 49 \/ US 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cast bronze signet ring, named 'Bibulus', dates to the Roman period between the 1st and 3rd century CE. Its oval bezel carries a two-register composition: a bird in right-facing profile above what reads as a kantharos or two-handled vessel, with small flanking marks that give the scene a curiously narrative quality. The hoop is a classic D-section band, tapering seamlessly from broad shoulders into the integral bezel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 49 \/ US 5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excavated state with stratified malachite green patina, cuprite red at wear points, and traces of burial soil in the inner hoop\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-252-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear.A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eRoman signet rings of this form were everyday tools of identity, used to seal wax on letters, contracts, and household goods. The pairing of a bird with a kantharos belongs to a well-known Roman visual vocabulary, at once Bacchic and pastoral, and later absorbed into Early Christian paradise imagery. The stacked, two-register composition points toward an Eastern provincial workshop, where such layered symbolic scenes were especially favoured. As an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece, 'Bibulus' preserves the practical intimacy of Imperial daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn antique ring with engraved iconography is always more compelling than a plain band, and here the bird-and-vessel scene rewards close looking without ever feeling ornate. It is a quiet, wearable piece of Roman history with documented provenance and a beautifully undisturbed patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62611478020426,"sku":"R-252-B","price":700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-roman-fine-jewelry-1st-3rd-c-ce-bronze-12.jpg?v=1783146500"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-kyriakos-6th-10th-century-ce-ancient-monogram-signet-jewelry-authentic-artifact","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Kyriakos' (6th–10th c. CE) EU 57 \/ US 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Byzantine bronze signet ring, named 'Kyriakos,' carries a raised octagonal bezel incised with a personal monogram of two mirrored K-forms bound by a central spine. A quiet, deeply personal object from the middle Byzantine world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 6th–10th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 57 \/ US 8\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with multi-layered malachite green, cuprite red, and tenorite black patina\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-255-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eByzantine signet rings of this type served as personal seals and identity markers, their monograms encoding the owner's name in a single geometric device. The convention, well attested from the 5th century onward and catalogued by Dalton in the British Museum's Byzantine holdings, combined letter strokes into cruciform or mirrored compositions. Bronze examples  circulated widely across Anatolia and the Constantinople hinterland. As an original Byzantine ring with documented provenance, 'Kyriakos' belongs to a tradition where jewelry, faith, and personal name were bound together in a single small object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe surviving glint of gold within the monogram, set against a genuinely varied burial patina, makes this an unusually characterful example of a wearable medieval jewel. It is an authentic ancient signet ring for the collector who values both scholarship and quiet presence on the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62611479036234,"sku":"R-255-B","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-signet-ring-kyriakos-with-engraved-monogram-on-octagonal-bezel-fr-1.jpg?v=1783147860"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-ophidius-1st-century-bc-ad-ancient-serpent-jewelry-double-snake-granulation-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Ophidius' (1st c. BCE–1st c. CE) EU 55 \/ US 7.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman silver ring, named 'Ophidius,' pairs two confronted serpent heads with a central cluster of graduated granules, a sculptural bezel type most closely associated with the Romano-Egyptian workshops of Alexandria. The crosshatched scales, hand-chased into each almond-shaped head, remain crisp beneath centuries of natural silver sulfide tarnish. A rare survivor from the late Hellenistic to early Imperial world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st c. BCE–1st c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55 \/ US 7.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent restored state, deep tarnish in recesses, worn silver on the high points, no active corrosion; professionally restored (one snake head reattached)\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between the early 1960s to 1990s.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-269-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece has already been professionally restored (one of the snake heads was reattached), stabilising the ancient silver while preserving its natural patina and character.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSerpent rings held deep meaning in the Greco-Roman world, associated with Asklepios and Hygieia, healing, protection, and the chthonic powers of the earth. The double-headed form, with two snakes meeting at a central ornament, is documented by Kunz as a striking type of the Romano-Egyptian tradition, produced in Alexandrian workshops from the late Hellenistic period into the early Empire. Applied granulation and chased scale-work were standard techniques in these ateliers, making pieces like this both amuletic and richly decorative, an original Roman ring with documented provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Ophidius' is a wearable piece of Roman silversmithing, sculptural rather than engraved, with iconography that remains legible two millennia after it left the workshop. A superb choice for the collector seeking an authentic Roman serpent ring with clear typological parallels in museum collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62611479724362,"sku":"R-269-S","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-silver-double-serpent-ring-ophidius-front-view-of-confronted-snake-heads-a-1.jpg?v=1783146664"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-mikhael-8th-11th-century-ce-ancient-christian-signet-archangel-iconography-authentic-artifact","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Mikhael' (8th–11th c. CE) EU 67 \/ US 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Byzantine bronze signet ring, named 'Mikhael', carries a devotional scene rare in its narrative complexity: a winged figure with a long staff, a Greek cross, and a lower register of stylised forms that may read as birds, ships, or flames. The provincial engraving style and dark olive patina place it firmly within the middle Byzantine world, likely a Balkan workshop between the 8th and 11th centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 8th–11th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 67 \/ US 12\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with multi-layered patina and clear engraving preserved\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-221-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear.A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eByzantine bronze signets carrying Christian iconography were widely produced across the empire and its Balkan frontier, serving as personal seals and as protective devices worn in daily life. The winged figure with staff, paired with a Greek cross, closely parallels representations of the Archangel Michael documented on 10th–13th century bronze rings from Serbia and Bulgaria, where he was invoked as guardian of the faithful. This is an original Byzantine ring with a coherent iconographic programme, an antique ring with engraved iconography that reads convincingly across a millennium of wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eComplex figural scenes on Byzantine bronze rings are the exception rather than the rule, and this bezel preserves an entire devotional composition in miniature. A collector piece for anyone drawn to wearable medieval jewelry with a legible Christian narrative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62611480117578,"sku":"R-221-B","price":680.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-signet-ring-mikhael-with-engraved-archangel-and-cross-bezel-fro-1.jpg?v=1783146749"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-stavros-4th-6th-century-ce-ancient-key-ring-openwork-cross-devotional-artifact","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Stavros' (4th–6th c. CE) EU 48 \/ US 4.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable Byzantine bronze ring, named 'Stavros', preserves the silhouette of a Roman key ring transformed for Christian devotion. Rising from a rectangular shoulder platform, a fixed disc bezel displays an openwork Latin cross set within a raised circular frame, flanked by four corner knobs. Cast as a single piece in the 4th–6th century CE, it belongs to the transitional moment when the mechanics of Roman jewelry met the iconography of the early Church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 4th–6th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 48 \/ US 4.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent stable patina with malachite green in the recesses and golden-tan highlights on the high points; bezel solidly intact\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-210-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eRoman key rings, worn on the finger to secure the keys of a household strongbox or cabinet, were among the most practical objects of daily life in antiquity. As Christianity spread through the eastern provinces in the 4th and 5th centuries, artisans adapted the familiar key-ring silhouette into a devotional form, replacing functional wards with pierced crosses and sacred emblems. 'Stavros' embodies this shift, a historical ring with documented provenance that carries both the memory of Roman utility and the new symbolism of early Byzantine faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn original Byzantine ring uniting the mechanics of a Roman key ring with an openwork cross bezel is an uncommon survival, well suited to collectors drawn to antique rings with engraved iconography. Its stable patina, solid one-piece construction, and quiet devotional message make it as compelling to study as it is to wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62611480510794,"sku":"R-210-B","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-ring-stavros-with-openwork-cross-bezel-rising-from-rectangular-1.jpg?v=1783146824"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-leonis-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-lion-motif-authentic-antique-jewelry","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Leonidas' (2nd–3rd c. CE) EU 55 \/ US 7.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Leonidas', carries a striding lion engraved in relief across its broad oval bezel. Cast in a single piece with a D-section hoop and framed by a raised border, it is a confident survival from the 2nd–3rd century, still holding the deep malachite green of long burial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55 \/ US 7.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient patina with naturally stratified malachite and cuprite, lion motif clearly legible, minor high-point wear consistent with genuine antiquity\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-226-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe lion was among the most enduring emblems on Roman signets, tied to Jupiter, to Mithraic initiation, and to the standards of legions stationed along the Danubian frontier. Cast bronze signets like this one were mass-produced for soldiers, officials, and citizens who needed to seal correspondence, contracts, and personal effects. Its provincial execution places it within a well-documented tradition of authentic Roman signet rings with engraved iconography, likely from a workshop in Pannonia or Moesia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Leonidas' offers a rare balance of legible motif, honest patina, and wearable scale, an ancient Roman signet ring collector piece that still functions as a striking object on the hand. Its documented provenance and diagnostic form make it a serious addition to any collection of historical rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62611480740170,"sku":"R-226-B","price":440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-signet-ring-leonis-with-engraved-striding-lion-motif-on-oval-bezel-1.jpg?v=1783146900"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-trivena-11th-14th-century-ce-ancient-jewelry-triple-shield-bezel-artifact-authentic-historical-band","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Trivena' (11th–14th c. CE) EU 51 \/ US 5.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze ring, named 'Trivena,' carries three upstanding shield-shaped bezels rising from a plain D-section band. Cast in one piece between the 11th and 14th century, its silent trio of leaf-like forms recalls the heraldic and possibly Trinitarian sensibilities of Medieval Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 11th–14th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 51 \/ US 5.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excavated state, multi-layered malachite, tenorite and cuprite patina, moderate wear to bezel edges\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-242-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eRings with projecting multi-element bezels flourished across Central and Southeastern Europe during the Medieval period, when heraldic silhouettes and architectural forms entered the vocabulary of personal adornment. The three shield-shaped elements on 'Trivena' may echo the Holy Trinity, a common triadic device in medieval Christian symbolism, or simply reflect the era's taste for tiered, sculptural bands. As an authentic medieval bronze ring for sale, it belongs to a tradition documented in Dalton's catalogue of medieval finger rings and in Balkan excavation reports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Trivena' is wearable medieval jewelry with genuine presence: three quiet shields raised on a hand-cast band, softened by centuries of soil. Its restrained form and documented provenance make it a natural fit for collectors drawn to sculptural, unadorned artifacts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62652287418698,"sku":"R-242-B","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-ring-trivena-front-view-showing-three-upstanding-shield-shaped-b-2.jpg?v=1783536216"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-vetka-12th-14th-century-ce-shield-bezel-lebensbaum-tree-of-life-eastern-european-signet-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Vetka' (12th–14th c. CE) EU 51 \/ US 5.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Vetka,' carries an almond-shaped shield bezel engraved in low relief with a stylized tree of life. Cast in a single piece with two small triangular shoulders flanking the bezel, it belongs to a well-documented Eastern European signet tradition of the 12th–14th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 12th–14th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 51 \/ US 5.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well-preserved with a multi-layered green and tan burial patina; motif legible, minor high-point wear\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-245-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eAlmond-shaped shield bezels flourished across the medieval Eastern European and Pontic-Caspian contact zones, from the lands of Rus' to the Golden Horde periphery. Their engraved bezels often carried symbolic imagery, and the Lebensbaum, or tree of life, was among the most enduring motifs, understood as a sign of fertility, continuity, and protection. Rings like 'Vetka' functioned both as personal seals and as wearable talismans, an authentic medieval bronze ring for sale today as a rare piece of documented material culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of a legible sacred-tree motif, stable multi-chromatic patina, and the elegant mandorla-shaped bezel make 'Vetka' a compelling antique ring with engraved iconography. It is a historical ring with documented provenance, suited equally to a serious collection or to being quietly worn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62652288729418,"sku":"R-245-B","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-shield-bezel-ring-vetka-with-engraved-tree-of-life-motif-top-vie-1.jpg?v=1783536295"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-leontios-2nd-4th-century-ce-ancient-lion-head-signet-zoomorphic-artifact-authentic-provincial-jewelry","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Leontios' (2nd–4th c. CE) EU 68 \/ US 12.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis substantial Roman bronze ring, named 'Leontios', carries a three-dimensional lion-head bezel projecting boldly from a broad flat band. The mane radiates in cast grooves, malachite green pools in the eyes and recesses, and a continuous herringbone pattern travels across both shoulders, a rare survivor of Roman provincial craftsmanship from the 2nd to 4th century CE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–4th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 68 \/ US 12.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient patina with malachite green in the recesses, cuprite red-brown at high points, and calcareous incrustation in the incised grooves. Solid cast, substantial weight, wearable.\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-241-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear.A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe lion held enormous symbolic weight in Roman culture, tied to Hercules, Cybele, and solar imagery, and understood as a guardian force against harm. Three-dimensional zoomorphic bezels of this type appear in the corpus of Henig Type Xb rings from the mid-Imperial period, particularly in the Eastern provinces where lion-head jewelry traditions ran deep from Hellenistic Anatolia onward. As an authentic Roman signet ring with clear apotropaic iconography, 'Leontios' would once have served both as personal adornment and as a talisman of strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eFigural lion-head rings of this scale and preservation are uncommon on the market, and this is a genuinely wearable antique with documented provenance. The sculptural bezel, the herringbone shoulders, and the layered patina make it a striking collector piece with real presence on the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62652294168906,"sku":"R-241-B","price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-ring-leontios-held-in-gloved-hand-showing-scale-and-mane-detail-7.jpg?v=1783536386"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-aldric-10th-12th-century-ce-crusader-star-of-bethlehem-signet-apotropaic-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Balduin' (10th–12th c. CE) EU 58 \/ US 8.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Balduin,' carries a striking geometric composition on its broad disc bezel: a central four-pointed star bisected by a single horizontal line, framed by four quadrants of finely hatched parallel strokes. The olive-green patina settles into every incision, deepening the contrast and lending the piece a quiet, talismanic presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 10th–12th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 58 \/ US 8.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent, intact and wearable, with a stable olive-green and earthen patina enhancing the engraved design\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-220-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eFlat disc-bezel signets of this type circulated widely across medieval Europe and the Crusader Levant between the 10th and 13th centuries. The central star, often called a 'Star of Bethlehem,' belongs to a family of apotropaic motifs believed to ensnare and repel evil within their geometric maze. Such rings served both as personal seals and protective amulets, worn by pilgrims, soldiers, and townsfolk alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic medieval bronze ring for sale with legible iconography, stable patina, and a comfortable wearable size is an uncommon find. 'Balduin' offers antique ring with engraved iconography in a form that reads clearly on the hand, ideal for the collector who wants historical ring with documented provenance and daily wearability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62652299215178,"sku":"R-220-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-ring-aldric-angled-view-showing-broad-disc-bezel-and-star-of-bet-2.jpg?v=1783536443"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-cruciata-12th-14th-century-ce-ancient-crusader-jewelry-cross-pattee-devotional-band","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Cruciata' (12th–14th c. CE) EU 48 \/ US 4.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval cast bronze ring, named 'Cruciata,' carries a cross pattée in relief upon its bezel, flanked by two rounded shoulder buds. The form, with its narrow-centred, flaring arms, echoes the devotional and military-order iconography of the Crusader age, when such rings passed between pilgrims, knights, and the faithful alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 12th–14th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 48 \/ US 4.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with sharply defined cross and layered natural patina of malachite green, cuprite red, and calcite deposits in the recesses\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-270-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe cross pattée is among the most recognisable emblems of the Crusader era, closely associated with the Knights Templar and the Hospitallers of the Order of Malta. Rings bearing this motif were cast in bronze across Northern France and the Low Countries between the 12th and 14th centuries, worn as personal devotional tokens and as quiet declarations of allegiance. Comparable examples are published in Pollio's corpus of Crusader-era rings, placing 'Cruciata' firmly within a well-documented typology of historical rings with clear iconography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Cruciata' offers the collector a wearable medieval artefact with striking symbolic weight, its cross still crisp beneath centuries of earth. It is an authentic medieval bronze ring for those drawn to the crossroads of faith, chivalry, and craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62652301410634,"sku":"R-270-B","price":540.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-medieval-fine-jewelry-12th-14th-c-ce-bronze-8_5aee1bf4-a832-4645-8109-8de0ef408e4c.jpg?v=1783536530"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-corvinus-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-bird-motif-authentic-imperial-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Corvinus' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 55 \/ US 7.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Corvinus,' dates to the Imperial period between the 1st and 3rd century CE. Cast in one piece with an integral oval bezel and D-section hoop, its face carries a bird in left-facing profile, framed by a raised oval border. Layers of malachite green, cuprite red, and tenorite black across the surface speak to long centuries beneath the earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55 \/ US 7.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Structurally intact with a naturally aged, multi-layered patina; bird motif legible in outline\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-247-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSignet rings of the Henig Type II–III form were among the most characteristic personal objects of the Roman Empire, used to seal correspondence, mark ownership, and signal identity. Birds were a favoured motif on such seals, carrying associations of protection, augury, or divine favour, the eagle in particular linked to Jupiter and the legions. This is an authentic Roman signet ring collector piece, an antique ring with engraved iconography surviving from the western provinces of the Empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Corvinus' offers the pleasing weight and clarity of form of a classical Roman signet, with an avian device that still reads across nearly two millennia. A historical ring with documented provenance, well suited to both the serious collector and the wearer who values quiet, meaningful antiquity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62652305637706,"sku":"R-247-B","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/macro-close-up-of-roman-bronze-ring-corvinus-bezel-with-left-facing-bird-figure-7.jpg?v=1783536613"},{"product_id":"roman-gold-garnet-intaglio-ring-fortuna-redux-2nd-3rd-c-ad-eu-51-us-5-75","title":"Roman Gold Intaglio Ring 'Fortuna Redux' (2nd-3rd c. AD) EU 51\/US 5.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ring is an authentic Roman gold ring set with a red garnet intaglio of Fortuna, goddess of fortune and fate. The hollow, tapering hoop rises to an oval bezel holding a convex garnet engraved with Fortuna standing in three-quarter view, a cornucopia in her right hand and a rudder in her left, resting on a groundline. Cut for use as a personal seal, the intaglio pairs the warm depth of the garnet with the soft glow of ancient gold, a small and complete statement of Roman taste and belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Gold with red garnet intaglio\u003cbr\u003eDate: Roman, 2nd to 3rd century AD (ca. AD 100 to 300)\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 51 \/ US 5.75\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5.6 g\u003cbr\u003eReference: The Classical Art Research Centre, record no. 40004777\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private London collection; previously in a distinguished New York private collection assembled between 1975 and 1995, authenticated in the early 1990s by Dr. Jack Ogden and Barbara Deppert-Lippitz, and published in a professional catalogue\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-271-G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with a crisp intaglio and a well preserved gold hoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with no modern repairs.\u003cbr\u003eChecked against the Art Loss Register database and supplied with a confirmation letter.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003eFortuna was the Roman goddess of fortune, fate and prosperity. Her cornucopia promised abundance, while her rudder showed her power to steer the course of a life, which is why Romans wore her image as a talisman for good fortune and safe passage. Set on a gemstone, such an intaglio also served as a personal seal, pressing its owner's identity into wax and clay in daily affairs. To wear Fortuna in gold was to carry both a mark of standing and a quiet prayer for the favour of fate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62720415859018,"sku":"R-271-G","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-gold-garnet-intaglio-ring-fortuna-intaglio-2.jpg?v=1784126081"},{"product_id":"early-medieval-gold-ring-eadric-8th-10th-c-ad-eu-50-us-5-25","title":"Early Medieval Gold Ring 'Eadric' (8th-10th c. AD) EU 50\/US 5.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic early medieval gold ring, its slender hoop expanding to a rounded bezel incised with a symbolic device. A radiating motif crowns a central ringed dot, framed by scrolling, serpentine lines, a composition of the kind early medieval owners wore as both a personal sign and a charm against harm. Worked in warm gold and sized to be worn every day, it carries the quiet confidence of jewellery made to be at once ornament and talisman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Gold\u003cbr\u003eDate: Early medieval, 8th to 10th century AD (ca. AD 700 to 1000)\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 50 \/ US 5.25\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4.6 g\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private London collection; earlier circulating on the Belgian art market in the 1980s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-272-G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with clearly incised motifs and a well preserved gold hoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003cbr\u003eOffered in original, untouched condition with no modern repairs.\u003cbr\u003eChecked against the Art Loss Register database and supplied with a confirmation letter.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003eIn the early medieval world a gold ring was a rare mark of wealth and standing, and the symbols cut into it were seldom idle decoration. Ringed dots, radiating rays and serpentine lines belonged to a shared language of protection and good fortune, pressed into metal to guard the wearer and signal their place in the world. Rings like this passed between kin and lords as gifts and pledges, small tokens carrying meaning far beyond their size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62724107796810,"sku":"R-272-G","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/early-medieval-gold-ring-eadric-1.jpg?v=1784129755"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-tamgar-10th-13th-century-ce-ancient-steppe-jewelry-tamga-signet-pontic-caspian-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Tamgar' (10th–13th c. CE) EU 55 \/ US 7.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heavy medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Tamgar,' carries the unmistakable language of the Pontic-Caspian steppe. Its oval bezel bears a geometric tamga device, a personal or clan mark, flanked by broadly flared shoulders dressed in closely-spaced diagonal ribbing. Cast as a single piece and cloaked in malachite green and calcareous burial deposit, it is a substantial and evocative survivor of the medieval Eastern European world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 10th–13th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55 \/ US 7.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched original state, with authentic malachite patina and tan burial encrustation; engraving remains legible on both bezel and shoulders\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-258-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eRings of this type were produced across the Pontic-Caspian region and medieval Rus' between the 10th and 13th centuries, when steppe visual traditions travelled deep into Eastern Europe. The tamga, a geometric personal or clan mark of Inner Asian origin, functioned as a signature in a largely non-literate world, pressed into wax or clay to authenticate goods and messages. This is an antique ring with engraved iconography, a genuine artefact of that hybrid steppe-European culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Tamgar' is a rare wearable medieval jewelry piece for the collector drawn to the eastern frontier of medieval Europe, weighty in the hand, quietly enigmatic on the finger. Its abstract mark asks a question rather than delivering an answer, which is exactly what the best signets do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62742079177034,"sku":"R-258-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-tamgar-with-engraved-tamga-device-on-oval-bezel-1.jpg?v=1784226223"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-florian-11th-14th-century-ce-rosette-bezel-authentic-flower-seal-ring-ancient-jewelry","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Marianus' (11th–14th c. CE) EU 47 \/ US 4,25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze ring, named 'Marianus', is crowned with a six-lobed rosette bezel, a stylised flower cast in low relief with petals radiating from a central boss. The band narrows at the back and flares gently into the shoulders, wearing the layered green and cuprite-red patina of long burial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 11th–14th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 47 \/ US 4,25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original and unrestored, with naturally varied patina and light encrustation preserving the rosette in low relief\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-256-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe six-petalled rosette was one of the most enduring ornamental motifs of the medieval world, descending from Byzantine floral calyx rings in gold and translated, across centuries, into modest bronze pieces worn by ordinary hands. Rings of this type circulated widely across the Balkans, the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Europe between the 11th and 14th centuries, serving both as personal adornment and, occasionally, as small floral seals. 'Marianus' belongs to this tradition of wearable medieval jewelry, its rosette both decorative and quietly symbolic of renewal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic medieval bronze ring for sale in this small size is uncommon, and the intact rosette bezel gives 'Marianus' a graphic clarity that photographs and wears beautifully. It is an antique ring with engraved iconography that sits lightly on the finger, ideal for a collector seeking a genuine Medieval survival with documented European provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62742081700170,"sku":"R-256-B","price":170.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-ring-florian-with-six-lobed-rosette-bezel-viewed-from-above-1.jpg?v=1784226282"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-theodora-4th-7th-century-ce-ancient-jewelry-geometric-bezel-crescent-motif-authentic-artifact","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Pulcheria' (4th–7th c. CE) EU 54 \/ US 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman to early Byzantine bronze ring, named 'Pulcheria,' bears a small domed bezel decorated with a central ring-and-dot encircled by four crescents in cruciform arrangement, framed by a rayed border. Cast in one piece and preserved with rich malachite patina, it is a quietly compelling survival from the Eastern Mediterranean workshops of late antiquity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 4th–7th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 7\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent original state with layered natural patina, crisp bezel detail, and light wear consistent with early deposition\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-260-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSmall bronze signet and decorative rings like 'Pulcheria' were widely produced across the Byzantine world from the 4th through the 7th century, made in provincial workshops of the Eastern Mediterranean and Balkans. The combination of central ring-and-dot, cruciform crescents, and a rayed border evokes celestial or apotropaic symbolism, a decorative vocabulary common on late antique personal jewelry. This is an original Byzantine ring with documented typological parallels in the scholarly literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Pulcheria' is a rare survival of wearable medieval jewelry, its geometric bezel still legible after some fifteen centuries. For collectors of antique rings with engraved iconography, it offers a genuine and quietly beautiful piece of the late antique world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62742083109194,"sku":"R-260-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-ring-theodora-with-geometric-crescent-and-ring-and-dot-bezel-1.jpg?v=1784226339"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-quintus-11th-14th-century-ce-ancient-european-jewelry-quincunx-quatrefoil-bezel-ring-and-dot-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Quintus' (11th–14th c. 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Cast in a single pour with a ribbed cable hoop, it is a well-preserved example of medieval European popular jewelry, most likely produced in a Central or Eastern European workshop between the 11th and 14th centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 11th–14th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with layered malachite, cuprite, and tenorite patina; motifs legible, hoop fully intact\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-264-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe lozenge or quatrefoil bezel bearing ring-and-dot stamps (Kreisaugenpunze) is a hallmark of medieval bronze rings, distinguishing them from their circular-bezeled Roman predecessors. The quincunx of five dots, one central and four at the cardinal points, echoes the ancient quincunx cross, a decorative device that carried both apotropaic and devotional resonance in medieval Europe. Such rings were worn by townspeople and rural gentry alike, valued as authentic medieval bronze rings and modest personal talismans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Quintus' is a wearable medieval artifact with a clear, legible iconographic program and a rich multi-phase patina. Its balance of geometric restraint and symbolic weight makes it a rewarding piece of antique jewelry with engraved iconography for collectors and everyday wearers of historical rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62742083240266,"sku":"R-264-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-ring-quintus-showing-quatrefoil-bezel-with-five-ring-and-dot-mot-1.jpg?v=1784226397"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-drudan-14th-16th-century-ce-ancient-talismanic-pentagram-signet-eastern-european-jewelry","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Drudan' (14th–16th c. CE) EU 56 \/ US 7.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Drudan,' carries a boldly engraved pentagram enclosing a ring of punched dots, flanked by six-pointed stars on each shoulder. Cast in one piece with an integral oval bezel, it is a striking survival of Eastern European talismanic metalwork, likely produced in the Muscovite cultural sphere between the 14th and 16th centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 14th–16th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, with layered cuprite and tenorite patina, engraved grooves retaining reddish burial deposit, moderate wear on bezel high points\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-218-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe pentagram, long known as the Seal of Solomon or Drudenfuss, was a widely used apotropaic symbol in medieval Europe, believed to guard the wearer against evil and misfortune. Bronze signets of this type, with stellar shoulder ornaments and punched-dot infill, are characteristic of the Slavic metalworking traditions that flourished from the Medieval into the early modern period. Rings such as this served the dual role of personal seal and protective talisman in daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Drudan' is an antique ring with engraved iconography of exceptional legibility, uniting a coherent talismanic program with the tactile authenticity of a genuine medieval survival. It is a historical ring with documented provenance, well suited to collectors drawn to wearable medieval jewelry with quiet symbolic weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790608355658,"sku":"R-218-B","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-drudan-with-engraved-pentagram-and-punched-dot-bezel-1.jpg?v=1784788536"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-theoktistos-7th-13th-century-ce-ancient-geometric-signet-octagonal-bezel-seal-of-solomon-medieval-artifact","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Theoktistos' (7th–13th c. 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Bezel engraving well preserved; hoop broken through at the back, an old, fully corroded fracture\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-235-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eOctagonal flat-bezel rings in bronze were produced across the Byzantine world from the 6th century onward, with geometric-engraved variants clustering in Asia Minor and the Levant between the 10th and 12th centuries. The crosshatch pattern on 'Theoktistos' generates overlapping triangles reminiscent of the Seal of Solomon, an apotropaic device shared across Byzantine, Medieval Islamic, and Crusader-period material culture. Such rings served as personal adornment and quiet protection rather than as figural signets, an antique ring with engraved iconography meant to be lived with.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Theoktistos' offers an original Byzantine ring with a clear, legible geometric field and a beautifully varied patina, the kind of historical ring with documented provenance that rewards close looking. The old break at the back does not diminish its presence on the finger; it marks it as a survivor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790611173706,"sku":"R-235-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-ring-theoktistos-showing-octagonal-bezel-with-geometric-lattice-1.jpg?v=1784788597"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-zvezdan-11th-14th-century-ce-ancient-balkan-signet-star-bezel-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Zvezdan' (11th–14th c. CE) EU 56 \/ US 7.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis substantial medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Zvezdan,' carries an eight-rayed star engraved at the heart of its shield-shaped bezel, framed by a square border and finished with finely hatched triangular fills. Cast in one piece between the 11th and 14th centuries in the Balkans or eastern Mediterranean, it is a rare survivor of provincial Byzantine and post-Byzantine workshop tradition, its varied malachite and ochre patina untouched by cleaning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 11th–14th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well-preserved with natural multi-toned patina; engraving remains fully legible; minor historic repair visible at the base of the hoop\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-251-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eShield-bezel bronze signet rings like 'Zvezdan' were widely produced across the medieval Balkans and eastern Mediterranean, serving both as personal seals for wax impressions and as devotional or apotropaic tokens. The eight-rayed star, a solar rosette read variously as a guardian sign or emblem of destiny, appears on seals, amulets, and architecture across Byzantine, Crusader, and Islamic contexts of the 11th to 14th centuries. As an antique ring with engraved iconography, it belongs to a well-documented family of provincial workshop production, made for daily use rather than courtly display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Zvezdan' offers the unusual combination of a bold, projecting bezel and a fully legible geometric device, qualities that make it a compelling collector piece and a genuinely wearable medieval artifact. Its weight and presence on the hand speak of a ring built to be used, and its untouched patina preserves the honest surface of centuries in the ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790612844874,"sku":"R-251-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-zvezdan-with-engraved-eight-rayed-star-on-shield-sha-1.jpg?v=1784788657"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-3rd-5th-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-ring-and-dot-quatrefoil-bezel-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Quartus' (3rd–5th c. CE) EU 53 \/ US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Quartus,' carries an oval bezel decorated with four ring-and-dot motifs arranged in a quatrefoil pattern. The one-piece cast form, D-section hoop, and characteristic Kreisaugen punch work place it firmly in the 3rd to 5th century, a period when such geometric devices adorned rings across the Roman provinces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well preserved with multi-layered natural patina, malachite green spots, tenorite black patches, and beige calcareous encrustation from long burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-214-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe ring-and-dot, or Kreisauge, was among the most common decorative devices on Roman provincial bronze rings, interpreted variously as solar symbols, apotropaic eyes, or purely ornamental. Rings of this typology, with oval integral bezels and tapering D-section hoops, were produced in large numbers between the 3rd and 5th centuries and served both as personal seals and as everyday adornments across the Empire. This is a genuine example of an ancient Roman signet ring, its geometric program executed by hand with a rotary punch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Quartus' is a wearable medieval-adjacent survivor of Roman craftsmanship, an antique ring with engraved iconography that reads as strikingly modern in its geometry. For collectors drawn to authentic bronze rings with documented provenance and honest patina, it offers a rare balance of age, legibility, and quiet presence on the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790614778186,"sku":"R-214-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-signet-ring-numerius-with-quatrefoil-ring-and-dot-bezel-top-view-1.jpg?v=1784788721"},{"product_id":"byzantine-silver-ring-iesous-7th-10th-century-ce-ancient-christian-jewelry-jesus-inscription-devotional-signet","title":"Byzantine Silver Ring - 'Iesous' (7th–10th c. CE) EU 53 \/ US 6.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Byzantine silver ring, named 'Iesous,' carries the sacred name of Christ engraved in lunate Greek across a small flat disc bezel. Six letters, ΙΗϹ over ΟΥϹ, spell ΙΗϹΟΥϹ (Iesous, 'Jesus') in positive relief. A quiet, deeply personal object of faith from the Byzantine East.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 7th–10th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent, with natural uneven sulfide tarnish; inscription clearly legible, hand-formed hoop intact\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-35-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eByzantine silver rings of this form, a separately worked flat disc bezel soldered onto a bent wire hoop, are documented extensively by Dalton (1912) and are among the most characteristic personal objects of the Christian East. The inscription ΙΗϹΟΥϹ, written in the lunate Greek script diagnostic of late antique and Byzantine epigraphy, marks this as a devotional piece: a wearable invocation of Christ's name, carried close to the body as protection and prayer. An original Byzantine ring with documented provenance and a legible sacred inscription is a rare survival of the intimate religious life of the medieval Mediterranean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Iesous' is a wearable medieval antique with the weight of centuries behind it, a historical ring with documented provenance and a legible Christian inscription. Its restrained scale and unbroken hoop make it a genuine collector's piece that can still be worn today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790616613194,"sku":"R-35-S","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-silver-ring-iesous-held-in-gloved-hand-showing-bezel-with-greek-letter-7.jpg?v=1784788789"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-aldwyn-13th-15th-century-ce-ancient-quatrefoil-signet-authentic-historical-jewelry","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Aldwyn' (13th–15th c. CE) EU 55 \/ US 7.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Aldwyn', carries a quiet geometry on its circular bezel: a central blank lozenge framed by four spandrels of radiating scratch-work, forming a quatrefoil field. Cast in one piece with a D-section hoop and softly knobbed shoulders, it belongs to a well-attested family of High to Medieval European signets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 13th–15th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55 \/ US 7.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with layered malachite, cuprite, and tenorite patina from centuries of burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-215-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eCircular-bezel bronze signets with quatrefoil or quartered geometric engraving are documented across Northwestern and Central Europe from the 12th through the 15th century. Comparable examples appear in Dalton (1912, types 546–549) and Pollio (2018, p. 112), where analogous 'four fronds around a central quatrefoil' with hatched pyramidal quadrants are illustrated. Whether used as a modest personal seal or purely as ornament, such rings belonged to the everyday material culture of medieval townspeople and minor gentry, an authentic medieval bronze ring rooted in the visual language of Gothic Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Aldwyn' is a wearable medieval artifact with the honest presence of a genuine burial find: the geometry is still crisp, the patina is layered and undisturbed, and the form sits comfortably on the hand. A grounded choice for collectors of antique rings with engraved iconography and historically documented typology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790618415434,"sku":"R-215-B","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-aldwyn-with-quatrefoil-engraved-bezel-top-view-1.jpg?v=1784788847"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-vitalya-10th-13th-century-ce-ancient-byzantine-jewelry-quatrefoil-signet-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Vitalya' (10th–13th c. CE) EU 51 \/ US 5.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Vitalya', carries a finely engraved quatrefoil at the heart of its circular bezel, framed by interlocking ogival arcs and a beaded border. Cast as a single piece in the Byzantine-Balkan tradition, it survives with a rich mottled patina that lends contrast to every incised line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 51 \/ US 5.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent, uncleaned, with stable green-black patina and calcareous encrustation from long burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-216-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eCast bronze signet rings with geometric bezels flourished across the Byzantine Empire and the medieval Balkans between the 10th and 13th centuries. The quatrefoil, with its fourfold symmetry, carried both decorative and apotropaic meaning, echoing the four Evangelists and the four elements in popular devotion. Rings of this form served as personal seals and as everyday adornments among provincial townsfolk, an authentic medieval bronze ring rooted in daily life rather than court ceremony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Vitalya' is a wearable medieval artifact with an unusually crisp engraved bezel, ideal for collectors drawn to antique rings with engraved iconography and a documented European provenance. Its restrained geometry pairs easily with modern dress while carrying nearly a thousand years of history on the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790620053834,"sku":"R-216-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-vitalya-with-engraved-quatrefoil-and-interlace-bezel-1.jpg?v=1784788907"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-theodora-7th-12th-century-ce-ancient-christian-jewelry-cross-bezel-signet-authentic-artifact","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Irene' (7th–12th c. CE) EU 54 \/ US 6.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cast bronze signet ring, named 'Irene', carries a devotional cross engraved into its oval bezel, its fields softened by punched dots. A modest, deeply personal object from the Byzantine world, likely worn between the 7th and 12th century as both adornment and quiet declaration of faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 7th–12th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 6.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with multi-layered malachite green and cuprite patina; engraving softened by centuries of wear\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-231-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSmall cast bronze rings bearing the cross were among the most widespread devotional objects of the Byzantine sphere, worn across the Eastern Mediterranean and Balkans from Late Antiquity into the Medieval period. The four punched dots flanking the cross carry apotropaic weight, often read as the nails of the Crucifixion or as protective marks. An analogous piece from Thebes is published in Dalton's 1912 catalogue of the British Museum, and a near-twin from Zăbala is dated to the second half of the 12th century, confirming this typology as an original Byzantine ring with documented provenance in scholarship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Irene' is a wearable medieval-era artifact with an engraved iconography that speaks plainly of the faith of its owner. Its restrained scale and layered patina make it an unusually intimate survival, suited to collectors who value quiet authenticity over spectacle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790621823306,"sku":"R-231-B","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-signet-ring-theodora-with-engraved-cross-and-dot-bezel-front-vi-1.jpg?v=1784788963"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-aetheria-4th-7th-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-floral-bezel-ribbed-shoulders-authentic-artifact","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Aetheria' (4th–7th c. CE) EU 61 \/ US 9.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic Byzantine bronze signet ring, named 'Aetheria', dates to the 4th–7th century CE. Its raised rectangular bezel bears a softly engraved floral motif, framed by architectural stepped shoulders with parallel ribbed grooves that descend into a plain D-section hoop. The layered malachite and cuprite patina speaks to centuries of quiet burial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 4th–7th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 61 \/ US 9.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent original state with rich multi-layered patina, engraved motif legible under raking light, slight ancient hoop deformation\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-238-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eRectangular-bezel signets on ribbed shoulders emerged from Roman workshops and reached their fullest expression in the early Byzantine world, where they served as personal seals for merchants, clerics, and citizens across Asia Minor and the eastern Mediterranean. Floral motifs like the one on 'Aetheria' carried decorative and possibly amuletic meaning, echoing the palmette and rosette vocabulary found across Byzantine metalwork. This is an original Byzantine ring with documented provenance, a wearable fragment of the Christian late-antique world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Aetheria' is a wearable medieval-era antiquity whose architectural shoulders and quiet floral bezel reward close looking. For collectors seeking an authentic Byzantine signet ring with genuine burial patina and a clear typological pedigree, it is a considered choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790623396170,"sku":"R-238-B","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-signet-ring-aetheria-with-engraved-floral-bezel-front-view-show-1.jpg?v=1784789024"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-grypho-3rd-5th-century-ce-ancient-signet-griffin-bezel-provincial-jewelry-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Grypho' (3rd–5th c. CE) EU 55 \/ US 7.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cast bronze signet ring, named 'Grypho', carries a small rectangular bezel engraved with a winged quadruped, most likely a griffin caught in mid-stride. The tapering D-section hoop, decorated with softly incised shoulders, and the variegated black-and-green patina place it firmly within the Roman provincial tradition of the 3rd–5th century CE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55 \/ US 7.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched ancient surface with tenorite black, malachite green, and destannified pale bronze; engraving legible, wear consistent with use\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-268-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSmall cast bronze signets of this form were produced in large numbers across the eastern Roman provinces, from the Balkans to western Anatolia, serving soldiers, merchants, and citizens alike. Zoomorphic devices, and particularly the griffin, were a common apotropaic choice, believed to guard the wearer and mark personal identity when pressed into wax or clay. As an authentic Roman signet ring with clear iconography, 'Grypho' fits comfortably within the well-documented Henig Type VIII \/ Guiraud Type g conventions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of a legible mythological creature, a stable rectangular bezel, and an entirely natural burial patina makes this an approachable collector piece and a genuinely wearable medieval-adjacent antiquity from the Roman world. It is the kind of ancient Roman signet ring that rewards close looking without demanding a display case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790624837962,"sku":"R-268-B","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/close-up-of-roman-bronze-ring-grypho-held-in-gloved-hand-griffin-bezel-detail-7.jpg?v=1784789088"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-astariel-14th-16th-century-ce-ancient-pentagram-talismanic-jewelry-star-signet-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Astariel' (14th–16th c. 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Cast in one piece and finished by hand, it belongs to the well-documented tradition of Medieval talismanic signets, worn as much for protection as for personal identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 14th–16th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 60 \/ US 9.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient patina, deep tenorite black with green malachite in the recesses, engraving crisp and fully legible\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-217-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe pentagram was one of the most enduring protective symbols of medieval Europe, appearing on amulets, manuscripts, and personal seals from the 12th century onward. Rings such as this were worn as apotropaic charms, believed to guard the bearer against ill fortune and unseen harm. The six-pointed stars flanking the shoulders extend the celestial vocabulary across the whole band, making 'Astariel' a compact talisman rather than a mere ornament, a fine example of a historical ring with documented provenance and engraved iconography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eFew motifs speak as directly across the centuries as the star, and this ring wears its symbolism with quiet confidence. It is an authentic medieval bronze ring for sale to the collector who values meaning as much as material, wearable, evocative, and complete in its story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790627885386,"sku":"R-217-B","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-ring-astariel-with-engraved-pentagram-bezel-and-punched-dot-bord-1.jpg?v=1784789136"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-theodoros-4th-7th-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-herringbone-bezel-authentic-artifact","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Theodoros' (4th–7th c. CE) EU 49 \/ US 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Byzantine bronze signet ring, named 'Theodoros', carries an oval bezel divided into three horizontal registers filled with fine herringbone impressions, a stylised leaf or fern-frond pattern likely evoking Late Antique symbols of victory and protection. Ribbed shoulders flare from a narrow D-section hoop, and the multi-layered patina, malachite green in the recesses, tenorite black on the ridges, cuprite red on the wear points, testifies to centuries in the ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 4th–7th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 49 \/ US 5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent, with intact bezel decoration and rich natural patina\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-233-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eAs the classical figural intaglio gave way to abstract and vegetal ornament in Late Antiquity, Byzantine artisans produced cast bronze signets like 'Theodoros' across the eastern Mediterranean and Balkans. The three-register herringbone motif belongs to a wider decorative vocabulary that likely stylises palm or fern leaves, motifs long associated with triumph and divine favour in both pagan and early Christian iconography. Signet rings of this type served as personal seals and identity markers for citizens, clergy, and soldiers alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic Byzantine bronze ring with documented provenance and a crisply legible bezel, 'Theodoros' offers the rare combination of scholarly interest and wearable antiquity. Its abstract ornament reads as strikingly modern on the hand, making it a considered choice for the collector of historic jewelry with engraved iconography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790629622090,"sku":"R-233-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-signet-ring-theodoros-with-herringbone-engraved-oval-bezel-top-1.jpg?v=1784789201"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-theoxena-8th-11th-century-ce-ancient-scalloped-bezel-ring-and-dot-apotropaic-jewelry","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Theoxena' (8th–11th c. 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CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 53 \/ US 6.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched original state, with a varied earthy patina of cuprite, tenorite, and traces of malachite; natural wear gradient on the bezel bosses\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-213-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eRing-and-dot motifs, known to scholars as Kreisaugenpunze, were among the most enduring protective symbols of the Byzantine world, understood as watchful eyes warding off harm. Cast in provincial workshops across Anatolia and the Balkans, rings of this type were worn by men and women alike as everyday amulets and modest personal seals. 'Theoxena' belongs to this widespread tradition of wearable medieval jewelry, its geometric program echoing the cruciform designs documented on comparable 8th–11th century pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn original Byzantine ring with an intact patina and legible iconography, 'Theoxena' offers the collector an authentic ring with engraved iconography that still reads clearly a millennium after it was buried. Its quiet geometry sits comfortably on the modern hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790633128266,"sku":"R-213-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-ring-theoxena-with-scalloped-bezel-and-four-ring-and-dot-motifs-1.jpg?v=1784789259"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-2nd-3rd-century-ce-ancient-intaglio-jewelry-white-stone-altar-motif-authentic-signet","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Sacerdos' (2nd–3rd c. CE) EU 50 \/ US 5.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic Roman bronze intaglio ring, named 'Sacerdos,' dates to the 2nd–3rd century CE. A pale stone bezel, set in a closed rubbed-over collet, bears a finely incised motif of a flaming altar or chalice, rising from a footed pedestal. The D-section hoop tapers from broad triangular shoulders to a slender back band, a form diagnostic of Roman signet rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze with white stone intaglio\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 50 \/ US 5.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent, with layered tenorite and malachite patina, intact original stone setting, and legible intaglio engraving\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-248-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eIntaglio rings were the personal seals of the Roman world, pressed into wax to authenticate letters, contracts, and possessions. The altar-and-flame motif belongs to the standard sacro-idyllic repertoire of Roman provincial gem cutters, evoking pietas, devotion, and household ritual. Such pieces were both practical instruments and quiet declarations of faith, worn daily on the finger of a Roman citizen. As an authentic Roman signet ring with documented provenance, 'Sacerdos' offers a rare direct link to the private religious life of the Imperial provinces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe survival of the original stone in its ancient setting is uncommon, and the legibility of the intaglio makes this a genuinely wearable antique. 'Sacerdos' will appeal to collectors seeking an ancient Roman signet ring with clear iconography and honest, uncleaned patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790636110154,"sku":"R-248-B","price":520.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/macro-detail-of-roman-bronze-ring-numerius-intaglio-showing-chalice-and-radiatin-7.jpg?v=1784789324"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-vesna-6th-12th-century-ce-ancient-eastern-european-jewelry-vine-scroll-punched-dot-flat-band-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Vesna' (6th–12th c. 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A rare, wearable medieval jewelry survival with genuine burial patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 64 \/ US 10.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with multi-layered malachite and cuprite patina; open terminals as originally made\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-243-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eFlat-band penannular rings of this type, known in Slavic scholarship as пластинчатые, were widely worn across the Balkans, the Carpathian Basin, and the pre-Mongol Rus' heartlands between the 6th and 12th centuries. Their all-over punched-dot ornament combined with incised vine or wave-scroll lines belongs to a shared decorative vocabulary that crossed the Byzantine frontier, carrying protective and vegetative symbolism tied to the Tree of Life. The open terminals allowed the band to be gently adjusted to the wearer's finger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic medieval bronze ring with engraved iconography, worn on the hand rather than sealed behind glass. 'Vesna' offers the collector a documented, wearable fragment of Medieval Eastern European craft, distinctive in scale and pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790639419722,"sku":"R-243-B","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-flat-band-ring-vesna-with-open-terminals-and-punched-dot-vine-sc-1.jpg?v=1784789376"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-aldric-13th-15th-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-engraved-bezel-chevron-shoulders-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Wulfric' (13th–15th c. CE) EU 58 \/ US 8.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Wulfric,' carries a flat rectangular bezel engraved with a mark in two registers, possibly a personal monogram or merchant's device. The chevron-incised shoulders and tapering flat band place it firmly within the tradition of European base-metal signets of the 13th to 15th century. Centuries of burial have left a rich, varied patina of olive-brown, cuprite red, and pale earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 13th–15th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 58 \/ US 8.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original state, with genuine burial patina, minor hoop deformation, and worn but legible bezel engraving\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-240-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSignet rings of this form served as personal seals in medieval Europe, pressed into wax to authenticate letters, contracts, and mercantile documents. The rectangular bezel with a private mark or monogram was a common alternative to figural iconography, particularly among merchants, clerks, and prosperous townspeople. The chevron-hatched shoulders are a widespread convention of the period, framing the bezel and lending rhythm to an otherwise austere band. This is an authentic medieval bronze ring for sale in its excavated state, a genuine survival from the everyday life of the Medieval world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Wulfric' offers the collector a wearable medieval signet with documented private-collection provenance and an intriguing, unresolved bezel device that invites study. Its size and generous bezel make it particularly satisfying to wear or display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790644072778,"sku":"R-240-B","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-aldric-front-view-of-engraved-rectangular-bezel-1.jpg?v=1784789438"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-aldric-12th-14th-century-ce-ancient-geometric-jewelry-saltire-cross-band-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Ansgar' (12th–14th c. CE) EU 54 \/ US 6.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze band, named 'Ansgar', carries a continuous frieze of alternating saltire crosses and hatched panels around its hoop, a quiet devotional rhythm cast in metal some seven centuries ago. The D-section profile and integrated geometric ornament place it firmly within the tradition of provincial medieval workshops of Central and Western Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 12th–14th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 54 \/ US 6.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Structurally intact with layered natural patina; dark tenorite in the recesses and warm cuprite exposed on the high points from centuries of wear\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-234-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe saltire, or X-cross, was among the most widespread protective motifs of medieval Europe, linked to the martyrdom of St Andrew and used across humble metalwork as a talisman of faith. Alternated here with hatched panels, the design belongs to a well-documented family of cast bronze bands worn across the Low Countries, Rhineland, and northern France between the 12th and 14th centuries. Such rings served as everyday devotional adornment, an authentic medieval bronze ring for sale today carrying the same quiet symbolism its first wearer once trusted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Ansgar' offers a rare balance of legible iconography and honest wear, an antique ring with engraved devotional geometry that still reads clearly on the finger. Its restrained rhythm and warm patina make it a wearable piece of medieval jewelry with genuine collector presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790647382346,"sku":"R-234-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-ring-aldric-with-alternating-saltire-crosses-and-hatched-panels-1.jpg?v=1784789504"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-pisculus-1st-3rd-century-ad-ancient-carnelian-intaglio-fish-signet-antique-jewelry","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Pisculus' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 48 \/ US 4.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman silver signet ring, named 'Pisculus,' preserves a translucent carnelian intaglio engraved with two stylized fish. Cast in a single piece with wide, rounded shoulders rising into an integral oval bezel, it embodies the canonical form of imperial-era signets. Centuries of burial have left a rich, variegated tarnish and traces of golden earth deposits across its silver surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 48 \/ US 4.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well-preserved with authentic patina; minor loss to bezel lip and light surface wear on the intaglio, consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-249-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSignet rings were central to Roman personal and civic life, used to seal correspondence, mark ownership, and express identity. The fish motif carried associations with abundance and maritime fortune, and by the later imperial period paired fish also entered early Christian symbolism, though the motif was long established in secular sealing. A closely comparable fish intaglio in the same ring form is recorded in Marshall's 1907 catalogue of finger rings in the British Museum. As an authentic Roman signet ring with a documented private-collection provenance, 'Pisculus' offers a tangible connection to the daily rituals of the empire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe pairing of translucent carnelian and tarnished silver gives 'Pisculus' a quiet gravity that few surviving Roman rings retain intact. It is a genuine collector piece of ancient jewelry, wearable and legible, its engraved fish still catching the light after nearly two thousand years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790649217354,"sku":"R-249-S","price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-roman-fine-jewelry-1st-3rd-c-ce-silver-10.jpg?v=1784789573"},{"product_id":"medieval-silver-ring-radomir-14th-16th-century-ce-ancient-eastern-european-signet-saltire-motif-billon-artifact","title":"Medieval Silver Ring - 'Radomir' (14th–16th c. CE) EU 57 \/ US 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval silver signet ring, named 'Radomir,' carries a flat hexagonal bezel engraved with a crossed saltire motif framed by a radial sunburst border. Cast in one piece from debased silver (billon), it belongs to a well-documented family of provincial Eastern European signets produced between the 14th and 16th centuries. The deep black sulfide tarnish and patches of green cuprous corrosion speak plainly of centuries spent in the earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 57 \/ US 8\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with heavy sulfide tarnish, mineral deposits in engraved recesses, and moderate wear to the bezel high points\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-237-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSignet rings of this type were produced in provincial workshops across the Balkans, the Carpathian Basin, and western Russia during the Medieval period. Their flat bezels bore geometric or pseudo-heraldic devices used to seal wax on correspondence, contracts, and property markers. The crossed motif on 'Radomir', with its radial border, follows a convention seen on comparable billon signets, an original medieval ring with documented provenance and clear typological parallels in published collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Radomir' is a genuine example of wearable medieval jewelry, its intaglio still legible and its silver core still sound beneath the tarnish. For collectors drawn to antique rings with engraved iconography, it offers both scholarly interest and quiet daily presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790651773258,"sku":"R-237-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-silver-signet-ring-radomir-with-engraved-saltire-bezel-and-radial-borde-1.jpg?v=1784789619"},{"product_id":"medieval-silver-ring-ruslan-13th-15th-century-ce-ancient-eastern-european-signet-lozenge-bezel-tamga-artifact","title":"Medieval Silver Ring - 'Ruslan' (13th–15th c. CE) EU 62 \/ US 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval silver signet ring, named 'Ruslan,' carries the quiet authority of an Eastern European personal seal. Its lozenge-shaped bezel, framed by a punched tooth-pattern border and flanked by ribbed shoulders, once bore a curvilinear tamga or merchant's mark, now softened by centuries of use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 13th–15th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 62 \/ US 10\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Preserved with natural sulfide tarnish, bezel motif worn from prolonged use as a functional signet\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-36-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eLozenge-bezel silver signets of this form are documented across the Baltic States, Muscovite Russia, and the Slavic territories of Eastern Europe, where they served as personal seals for merchants, landholders, and heads of households. The tamga-like symbols on such rings functioned as identifying marks, pressed into wax or soft materials to authenticate goods and correspondence. This is an original medieval ring with documented provenance, its punched-tooth border and grooved shoulders following a well-attested regional typology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Ruslan' is a rare example of wearable medieval jewelry with a genuine signet function, its bezel worn precisely where a thumb once pressed it into wax. Collectors of antique rings with engraved iconography will recognize the diagnostic Eastern European lozenge form, uncommon on the Western market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790658687306,"sku":"R-36-S","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-silver-signet-ring-ruslan-with-lozenge-bezel-and-punched-tooth-pattern-1.jpg?v=1784789678"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-1st-3rd-century-ad-ancient-signet-jewelry-engraved-bird-motif-eagle-dove-imperial-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Avitus' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 47 \/ US 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Avitus,' carries a small raised circular bezel engraved with a bird in profile, most likely a dove or eagle, facing left. Cast in one piece with dramatically wide shoulders tapering to a narrow back band, the ring is cloaked in a deep tenorite-black patina broken by pockets of malachite green, the quiet testimony of centuries beneath the earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 1st–3rd Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 47 \/ US 4\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Preserved in original state, heavy black patina with green highlights, bezel motif softened by ancient wear\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-259-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eIntegral-bezel signet rings of this form were produced across the Roman Empire from the 1st through 3rd centuries CE, serving both as personal seals and as everyday adornment. Bird motifs, whether doves associated with Venus and domestic peace or eagles evoking Jupiter and imperial authority, were among the most beloved intaglio subjects on Roman bronze signets. Marshall's 1907 catalogue records comparable Cretan examples with birds on the bezel, placing 'Avitus' within a well-documented tradition of ancient Roman signet rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAs an authentic Roman bronze ring with engraved iconography and documented provenance, 'Avitus' offers a rare intimacy: a small object once pressed into wax to close a letter, now quiet in the hand nearly two millennia later. Its compact size and softened bezel make it a wearable antique for the collector who prefers restraint over spectacle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790661046602,"sku":"R-259-B","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-signet-ring-numerius-with-raised-circular-bezel-engraved-with-a-bir-1.jpg?v=1784789735"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-rurik-10th-14th-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-ring-and-dot-motif-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Rurik' (10th–14th c. CE) EU 52 \/ US 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Rurik,' dates to the 10th–14th century CE. A flat circular bezel bears eight punched ring-and-dot motifs scattered across a finely filed background, mounted on a plain D-section hoop cast in one piece. The dark olive patina with veins of malachite green speaks to centuries of quiet rest beneath the soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 52 \/ US 6\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent, with naturally aged patina and clearly defined punchwork\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-232-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe ring-and-dot (annulet-and-pellet) motif is one of the most enduring symbols in European metalwork, carried from Iron Age craftsmen through Roman workshops and into the hands of medieval smiths across Scandinavia, the Baltic, and the Slavic east. On rings such as this it functioned as a personal mark, an apotropaic device, or simply an ornamental language shared across borders. This is a fine example of authentic medieval bronze jewelry, with the kind of documented typology that appears in Pollio's standard reference on ancient and medieval rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Rurik' offers the collector a wearable medieval artifact whose punched decoration remains sharp and readable after a thousand years. Its quiet geometry and honest patina make it an antique ring with genuine presence on the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790662848842,"sku":"R-232-B","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-rurik-with-eight-ring-and-dot-motifs-on-circular-bez-1.jpg?v=1784789790"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-leonis-1st-3rd-century-ce-ancient-signet-lion-crescent-intaglio-authentic-artifact","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Leonis' (1st–3rd c. CE) EU 50 \/ US 5.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Leonis,' carries an intaglio of a striding lion beneath a crescent moon, framed by a raised oval bezel. Cast in one piece with a D-section hoop and parallel-grooved shoulders, it belongs to the standard provincial signet tradition of the Roman era. The dark tenorite patina and exposed golden-bronze at the wear points speak to centuries of quiet burial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 50 \/ US 5.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Original, unaltered state with tenorite patina and earthen accretions; engraving clearly legible\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-273-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eIntegral bronze signets like 'Leonis' were carried across the Roman world as personal seals, pressed into wax to close letters and mark ownership. The lion paired with a crescent is one of the most enduring motifs of the Roman East, evoking celestial authority and often linked to astral or Mithraic cults. As an ancient Roman signet ring collector piece, it belongs to a well-documented typology recorded by Marshall (1907) and Henig (Type XII).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eLegible iconography, intact patina, and honest wear make 'Leonis' a wearable antique with genuine presence. It is an antique ring with engraved iconography that reads clearly on the finger and tells its story without embellishment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790664782154,"sku":"R-273-B","price":840.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-roman-fine-jewelry-1st-3rd-c-ce-bronze-9_20cba0a1-5da0-49ca-84e5-8cbf613e318f.jpg?v=1784789854"},{"product_id":"roman-silver-ring-numeria-2nd-3rd-century-ad-ancient-swivel-bezel-intaglio-signet-draped-figure-diana-fortuna-authentic-antique","title":"Roman Silver Ring - 'Felicitas' (2nd–3rd c. CE) EU 52 \/ US 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman silver signet ring, named 'Felicitas,' carries an oval swivel bezel finely engraved with a standing draped female figure in left profile, possibly Diana or Fortuna. The bezel pivots between two small cylindrical shoulder bars, a construction typical of the Guiraud 4c family documented in the Danubian and eastern Roman provinces. A quiet, elegant survival from the mature Imperial period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 52 \/ US 6\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with natural silver sulfide tarnish, soil residue in the intaglio grooves, and light high-point wear from ancient handling\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-32-S\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSwivel-bezel signet rings of this construction, with paired cylindrical shoulder bars, are documented in Roman contexts of the 2nd–3rd century, including the Rusovce-Gerulata grave assemblage. The intaglio figure, rendered with fine diagonal hatching to model the drapery folds, follows standard Roman gem-cutting conventions for personifications and deities such as Diana, Fortuna, and Nemesis. Rings of this class functioned both as personal seals and as devotional tokens, carrying the image of a chosen protectress on the hand of the wearer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic Roman silver signet ring with an intact swivel bezel and legible intaglio is an uncommon find, especially in wearable size. 'Felicitas' offers the collector a rare combination: a documented typology, an ancient Roman intaglio of a draped goddess, and a quiet original patina, all in a piece of historical jewelry that still rests comfortably on the finger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790668321098,"sku":"R-32-S","price":720.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-silver-swivel-bezel-signet-ring-numeria-with-intaglio-of-a-draped-female-f-1.jpg?v=1784789938"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-aldric-13th-15th-century-ce-ancient-signet-jewelry-quatrefoil-bezel-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Osmund' (13th–15th c. CE) EU 51 \/ US 5.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze signet ring, named 'Osmund,' carries a quiet geometric device on its raised circular bezel: a central lozenge framed by hatched petals, forming a quasi-quatrefoil. Cast in a single piece and cloaked in mottled malachite and dark oxide, it is a fine example of provincial signet work from the High to Late Middle Ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 51 \/ US 5.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with natural burial patina and softly eroded engraving\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-219-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eSmall cast bronze signet rings of this kind circulated widely across medieval Europe between the 12th and 15th centuries, worn by merchants, craftsmen, and minor gentry to mark wax, cloth, or personal belongings. The quatrefoil-and-hatch device belongs to a well-documented family of abstract geometric seals, a wearable medieval jewelry tradition in which pattern, rather than heraldry or text, carried identity. Comparable examples are catalogued by Pollio (2018) among rings with hatched pyramidal quadrants on circular bezels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic medieval bronze ring for sale in fully wearable condition, 'Osmund' pairs a strong graphic bezel with a slim, tapering hoop that sits easily on the modern hand. It is an antique ring with engraved iconography of a kind rarely encountered outside museum vitrines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790671565130,"sku":"R-219-B","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-signet-ring-aldric-with-engraved-quatrefoil-bezel-top-view-1.jpg?v=1784790006"},{"product_id":"roman-bone-ring-numerius-2nd-4th-century-ce-ancient-provincial-jewelry-ring-and-dot-ocelli-carved-artifact","title":"Roman Bone Ring - 'Ocellus' (2nd–4th c. CE) EU 44 \/ US 3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis carved bone ring, named 'Ocellus', is an evocative survival from the Roman provinces, dating to the 2nd–4th century CE. Every surface, from the faceted bezel to the tapering shoulders, is covered in dense ring-and-dot ocelli, a motif drilled with a rotary tool by a skilled provincial craftsman. Its dark soil-stained exterior contrasts beautifully with the pale cream bone revealed on the high points of wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman, 2nd–4th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bone\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 44 \/ US 3\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Structurally intact with natural mineral staining from long burial; minor edge chipping consistent with age\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-257-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eBone rings decorated with ring-and-dot ocelli are among the most characteristic personal ornaments of the Roman northwestern provinces, produced in workshops across Britain, Gaul, and the Rhineland. The motif, one of the oldest decorative devices known, carried apotropaic associations and offered a modest but expressive alternative to metal rings for civilian and military populations alike. Such carved bone rings represent a wearable slice of everyday Roman provincial life, rarely surviving in this completeness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Ocellus' is an authentic Roman bone ring with documented provenance, a category far scarcer on the market than its metal counterparts. Its dense ocelli decoration and honest patina make it a compelling collector piece of ancient jewelry with genuine archaeological character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790676971850,"sku":"R-257-B","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/side-view-of-roman-bone-ring-numerius-showing-carved-shoulder-motifs-2.jpg?v=1784790069"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-3rd-5th-century-ce-ancient-signet-cross-motif-provincial-artifact-authentic-antique-jewelry","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Constans' (3rd–5th c. CE) EU 63 \/ US 10.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman bronze signet ring, named 'Constans', dates to the 3rd–5th century CE. Its flat rectangular bezel bears an incised cross or chi-form device within a framed panel, flanked by shoulders cut with parallel diagonal grooves. Rich malachite green patina, layered with cuprite red and tenorite black, testifies to centuries of quiet burial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 63 \/ US 10.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched original state with a multi-layered ancient patina; bezel motif remains legible despite softening from wear\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-7-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eCast in one piece with an integral bezel and a D-section hoop that tapers to a narrow back band, 'Constans' belongs to a widespread provincial Roman signet tradition documented in the Danubian frontier, with close parallels published from the Rusovce-Gerulata cemetery in Pannonia. The incised cross or saltire on its face sits at the crossroads of Roman geometric seal devices and emergent Christian symbolism, a motif that some scholars have tentatively read as an early christogram. Rings of this kind marked personal identity, sealed correspondence, or served as quiet apotropaic tokens for their wearers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eAn authentic ancient Roman signet ring collector piece with a legible cross motif and documented provenance, 'Constans' offers wearable antiquity in a substantial size rarely encountered in this typology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790678577482,"sku":"R-7-B","price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-signet-ring-numerius-with-incised-cross-motif-on-flat-rectangular-b-1.jpg?v=1784790127"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-alderic-12th-15th-century-ce-ancient-tapering-band-authentic-artifact-historical-jewelry","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Alderic' (12th–15th c. CE) EU 64 \/ US 10.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze ring, named 'Alderic', is a quietly powerful survivor from the 12th to 15th century. Its tapering band, widening softly toward the front, carries the honest character of an everyday medieval finger ring, undecorated yet richly patinated with the greens, reds, and blacks of centuries in the ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 64 \/ US 10.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with naturally aged multi-layered copper patina and slight hoop deformation from long burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-211-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003ePlain cast bronze bands of this form were among the most common personal rings across medieval Europe, worn as everyday finger rings, tokens of betrothal, or simple markers of status. Their unadorned surfaces reflect the practical craft traditions of the 12th to 15th centuries, when copper-alloy workshops in England, France, and the Low Countries produced modest but enduring jewelry for a broad social spectrum. As an authentic medieval bronze ring for sale, 'Alderic' belongs to a typology documented in countless archaeological finds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Alderic' is wearable medieval jewelry in its purest form: quiet, sculptural, and undeniably ancient. Its layered green and cuprite-red patina makes it a compelling historical ring with documented provenance for collectors who value character over ornament.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790680478026,"sku":"R-211-B","price":170.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-ring-alderic-shown-from-the-front-revealing-the-tapering-d-profi-1.jpg?v=1784790187"},{"product_id":"byzantine-bronze-ring-stellaris-4th-6th-century-ce-ancient-late-roman-signet-star-cross-motif-authentic-artifact","title":"Byzantine Bronze Ring - 'Stellaris' (4th–6th c. CE) EU 60 \/ US 9.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Roman to Early Byzantine bronze signet ring, named 'Stellaris', carries a radiating star or cross motif on its integral circular bezel, its interstices filled with clusters of small punched dots. Cast in a single piece with a smoothly tapering D-section hoop, it is a quiet, powerful survival from the transitional world between Roman antiquity and the Christian Byzantine age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Byzantine, 4th–6th c. CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 60 \/ US 9.25\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent ancient patina, bezel motif fully legible, moderate wear consistent with centuries of burial\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-212-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eBronze signet rings bearing the X or cross motif with punched-dot infill are documented across the Roman and Early Byzantine world, from the Danubian limes at Gerulata to provincial Gaul. Scholars including H. Guiraud have cautiously read such devices as early christograms, though they may equally represent solar, stellar, or apotropaic marks. Rings of this type were personal seals and everyday ornaments alike, worn by soldiers, tradespeople, and clergy across the shifting provinces of a Christianizing empire, and today they stand among the most evocative examples of wearable medieval jewelry from Late Antiquity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Stellaris' is an authentic antique ring with engraved iconography of quiet symbolic depth, a small but genuinely scholarly artifact whose bezel design has direct published parallels in the archaeological record. Its balanced proportions and stable patina make it as suited to the collector's cabinet as to the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/byzantine-rings\"\u003eByzantine rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790684901706,"sku":"R-212-B","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/byzantine-bronze-signet-ring-stellaris-held-in-gloved-hand-star-and-cross-bezel-1.jpg?v=1784790246"},{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-florentia-11th-14th-century-ce-quatrefoil-lozenge-bezel-twisted-cable-hoop-ancient-jewelry","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Florentia' (11th–14th c. CE) EU 58 \/ US 8.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet survivor of the Medieval workshops, this bronze ring, named 'Florentia', pairs a twisted cable hoop with a lozenge-shaped bezel engraved with a four-petaled rosette. The central boss and radiating fronds echo a motif well documented on 12th and 13th century European rings, a small emblem of light and faith worn on the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 11th–14th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 58 \/ US 8.5\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, with soft handling wear on the bezel crests and dark earthen deposits nestled in the cable grooves\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-274-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eLozenge-bezel rings with twisted-wire hoops were made across Northwestern Europe during the 11th to 14th centuries, most likely in England or Northern France. The quatrefoil, four petals radiating from a central boss, was both an ornament and a subtle Christian symbol, a stylized flower and a cross at once. Rings of this type were vernacular pieces, worn by townspeople and clergy alike rather than by nobility, which makes them the quiet workhorses of medieval jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Florentia' is a wearable medieval artifact with a genuinely legible motif, an ideal antique ring with engraved iconography for collectors who prefer restraint over ornament. Its slim cable band sits comfortably on the finger and reads as modern in profile, while the little lozenge bezel carries eight centuries of quiet history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-crusader-rings\"\u003eMedieval rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790686769482,"sku":"R-274-B","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-bronze-ring-florentia-with-quatrefoil-lozenge-bezel-and-twisted-cable-h-1.jpg?v=1784790305"},{"product_id":"roman-bronze-ring-numerius-3rd-5th-century-ce-ancient-bilobate-bezel-ring-and-dot-motif-provincial-jewelry","title":"Roman Bronze Ring - 'Geminus' (3rd–5th c. CE) EU 47 \/ US 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis small Roman bronze ring, named 'Geminus', carries an unusual bilobate bezel: two circular discs set side by side, each cast with a concentric ring-and-dot motif. Dating to the 3rd–5th century CE, it belongs to the tradition of Roman provincial jewelry, where geometric devices carried both decorative and apotropaic meaning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 47 \/ US 4\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Preserved in original state with rich malachite-green patina and darker tenorite patches across the bezel\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-58-B\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe ring-and-dot device, or Kreisaugenpunze, was one of the most enduring symbols in Roman provincial metalwork, appearing on rings, fibulae, and belt fittings across the Danubian frontier. Paired here as twin 'eyes', the doubled motif likely carried protective significance, echoing the spectacle brooches of the same era. As an authentic Roman bronze ring for collectors, 'Geminus' reflects the everyday craftsmanship of the late Empire, when small cast ornaments circulated widely through Pannonia and Moesia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe bilobate bezel is a rare and unusual variant within the Roman provincial tradition, making this a distinctive piece of wearable ancient jewelry. Its intact patina and quiet symmetry give it a sculptural presence far beyond its modest scale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62790723502410,"sku":"R-58-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/roman-bronze-ring-numerius-with-bilobate-bezel-and-ring-and-dot-motifs-front-vie-1.jpg?v=1784790928"}],"url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/collections\/new-arrivals.oembed?page=2","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}