Fine European Betrothal ring 9th-12th Century AD

Details

• • 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