Medieval Silver Ring - 'Stefan' (13th–15th c. CE) EU 57 / US 8

Yes. Every Aurora ring is dated by casting technique, alloy composition, patina depth and stylistic typology — cross-referenced against published catalogues for the relevant period. The date stated on the certificate is binding: if a piece is ever shown not to be of the period stated, we refund the full purchase price. Forever, no expiry.

Three stages. First, documented sourcing from established European private collections. Second, typological comparison against the standard published references for the period (Henig, Marshall, Dalton and equivalents). Third, a written assessment recorded on the signed certificate that ships with every piece, backed by our lifetime authenticity guarantee.

Yes. Aurora rings are sturdy enough for daily wear — hands will not hurt them. Avoid prolonged water exposure (showers, sea, pools) and any harsh cleaning. The patina is part of the object's history; please don't polish it. A care guide ships with every order.

Ancient rings cannot be resized without compromising the original metal. Three options: return within 30 days for a full refund; wear it on a chain (we can recommend a goldsmith for a sympathetic mount); or keep it as a display object. Many Aurora pieces are lived with rather than worn every day.

30 days from delivery, no questions asked. Pieces restored on commission after purchase are excluded, as the restoration alters them permanently. The piece must return in the condition it arrived, in its original packaging. Within the EU we arrange and cover the insured return; outside the EU return shipping is at the buyer's cost (we help arrange an insured, tracked service). Full refund within 3 business days of arrival back to us.

Fully insured, tracked, signature on delivery, in a linen-wrapped wooden box with the certificate and care guide. Dispatch within 1–3 business days. EU delivery: 1–3 business days after dispatch. Outside the EU, Belgian export licensing for antiquities adds 2–4 weeks before dispatch; transit itself is 5–10 business days. We confirm your personal timeline by email within 24 hours of ordering.

From documented European private collections assembled before the relevant cultural-property cut-offs. Each piece arrives with collection paperwork detailing its provenance chain back as far as the documentation allows. We never source from unverified channels or recent ground finds.

A written promise that if the piece is ever shown to be inauthentic or not of the stated period, we refund the full purchase price. No expiry. The certificate is transferable — if you ever pass the ring on, the guarantee follows it to the next owner.