Fine European betrothal ring 9th-12th century
$1,250.00
Fine European betrothal ring 9th-12th century
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- During the Middle Ages, the act of committing to marriage took place as a formal ceremony with vows, considered sacred and unbreakable, exchanged
- A ring was given by the man to the woman to bind the pledge and worn until the marriage
- This example has a concentric stepped rounded bezel flanked by a cluster of three nubs and three delicately pierced circles on either side
- Well detailed, it has been professionally refurbished with the 24 karat gold surface restored
- Total weight 2.05 gm
- Size U (10)
- A delicately beautiful symbol of love and commitment
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