{"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","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-florentia-11th-14th-century-ce-quatrefoil-lozenge-bezel-twisted-cable-hoop-ancient-jewelry","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}