{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-stellira-13th-15th-century-ce-ancient-apotropaic-star-signet-authentic-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Stellira' (13th–15th c. CE) EU 56 \/ US 7.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval bronze ring, named 'Stellira', carries a diamond-shaped bezel engraved with a six-rayed star, a quiet apotropaic sigil worn across Medieval Europe. The thin cast hoop, layered patina of malachite green and cuprite red, and legible incised device place it firmly within the well-documented class of 13th to 15th century magical signet rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval, 13th–15th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 56 \/ US 7.75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched archaeological patina, stable surface, bezel engraving fully legible with soft wear to the edges\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-289-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\u003eDiamond-bezel signets like 'Stellira' were among the most common personal rings of medieval Western and Central Europe, cast in serial workshops and worn by townspeople, merchants, and modest gentry alike. The six-rayed star, catalogued by Pollio (2018) as an extremely popular apotropaic motif, served as protective sigil, solar emblem, and personal mark all at once. Rings of this type appear across France, England, the Low Countries, and Germany, an authentic medieval bronze ring that speaks to the quiet spiritual life of the late Middle Ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Stellira' is a wearable medieval artifact with documented typological parallels and a genuinely legible engraving, an antique ring with engraved iconography that still reads clearly in the hand. It sits gently on the finger and rewards close looking, ideal for collectors drawn to protective symbolism and honest, unrestored surfaces.\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":63381408219466,"sku":"R-289-B","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/medieval-medieval-fine-jewelry-13th-15th-c-ce-bronze-7.jpg?v=1788071858","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-stellira-13th-15th-century-ce-ancient-apotropaic-star-signet-authentic-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}