{"product_id":"medieval-bronze-ring-vespertin-13th-15th-century-ce-ancient-glass-paste-cabochon-cup-bezel-artifact","title":"Medieval Bronze Ring - 'Vespertin' (13th–15th c. CE) EU 57 \/ US 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet survivor of the medieval workshop, this bronze ring named 'Vespertin' carries a dark glass paste cabochon set into an integral oval cup bezel. Its thin, unadorned hoop and closed rubbed-over setting speak of the humble everyday jewelry that once passed through countless hands across medieval Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 57 \/ US 8\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched, multi-layered malachite and cuprite patina, glass cabochon intact with expected wear, minor erosion of bezel rim\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-266-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 rings set with dark glass paste imitating garnet or onyx were produced widely across medieval Europe, particularly in the Balkans and Carpathian Basin, from the 13th through the 15th century. Faux gemstones were affordable substitutes for the genuine cabochons worn by the wealthy, allowing craftspeople, townsfolk, and pilgrims to wear a ring with real presence. As an authentic medieval bronze ring for sale, 'Vespertin' embodies this democratic tradition of adornment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003eThe appeal lies in its restraint: a plain hoop, a dark stone, and a patina layered by six centuries in the earth. It is wearable medieval jewelry with documented provenance, quiet enough to slip into daily life, weighty enough to remember what it is.\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":62928750051658,"sku":"R-266-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-vespertin-with-dark-glass-paste-cabochon-in-oval-cup-bezel-1.jpg?v=1786464786","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-bronze-ring-vespertin-13th-15th-century-ce-ancient-glass-paste-cabochon-cup-bezel-artifact","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}