{"product_id":"medieval-silver-ring-ward-9th-12th-c-ad-eu-51-us-5-75","title":"Medieval Silver Ring 'Ward' (9th-12th c. AD) EU 51\/US 5.75","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eA classic early medieval silver ring featuring a small round bezel engraved with a simple cross-and-line motif. This style of abstract, symbolic engraving appears widely across northern and central Europe from the Carolingian through early Romanesque periods. The ring is cast in one piece with a slightly tapering, subtly asymmetrical hoop — a hallmark of everyday medieval craftsmanship. Such motifs were often worn as protective signs rather than functional seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eMaterial: Silver\u003cbr data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eDate: Early Medieval, 9th–12th century AD\u003cbr data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eRing Size: EU 51 \/ US 5.75\u003cbr data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eProvenance: Private UK collection, pre-2000\u003cbr data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eUnique Identifier: R-116-S\u003cbr data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"867\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCondition: Very good, with authentic ancient wear and patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eRestoration and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eThis ring has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003ecarefully cared for and lightly restored\u003c\/strong\u003e, including gentle cleaning and minor adjustments so it can be worn comfortably today while fully preserving its ancient character. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eRings of this form were widely worn across early medieval Europe, especially in Carolingian, Germanic, and Scandinavian regions. Their simple engraved symbols — often crosses, strokes, or abstract marks — served as personal identifiers and protective emblems for everyday wearers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53383909704010,"sku":"R-116-S","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_8929.jpg?v=1763575316","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/medieval-silver-ring-ward-9th-12th-c-ad-eu-51-us-5-75","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}