About Aurora Antiqua

Aurora Antiqua is an antique-jewelry house based in Belgium. We curate authenticated ancient and medieval rings, pendants, and small artifacts, each one a unique survival from the historical record.

Why Aurora exists

The antique trade has a trust problem: too many sellers offer "ancient" pieces with no references, no provenance, and no recourse if something turns out to be wrong. Aurora exists to do the opposite, by publishing the evidence behind every piece and standing behind it for life.

The collection

The collection spans roughly the Bronze Age through the late medieval period, with a focus on Roman, Byzantine, Migration-era, and medieval European rings. Every piece is one of a kind, sold once, and never reproduced.

Research backbone

Jakob examines every piece himself before it is listed, comparing it with published types and standard references such as Pollio's "Ancient Rings" (2018) and, for coins, Roman Imperial Coinage. Where the evidence is partial, we say so plainly on the listing.

About the founder

Aurora was founded by Jakob, who continues to lead sourcing, research, restoration, and direct customer relationships. The shop is small enough that you can always reach the person who handled your piece, and well-resourced enough to back every sale with proper authentication and a Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. Read more about how we authenticate on the Provenance and Authenticity page.

Browse current pieces in the Highlights collection.