Medieval silver jewelry

An exquisite, artistic, vintage sterling silver ring,with an amethyst on top. A poison ring that used to be worn at the middle ages, around 16th century. The poison ring was used, either to slip poison into an enemy's food or drink, or to facilitate the suicide of the wearer, in order to escape capture or torture. Rings like this have been used throughout history to carry perfume, locks of hair, devotional relics, messages and other keepsakes, so they have also been known by other names…

Medieval Silver-Gilt Skull Ring, c. 16th Century AD

A selection of medieval rings in silver, with a variety of designs and stones.

Silver finger ring, late medieval about 15th century AD, “en bon an” (New Year’s gift association).

A late Medieval silver ring probably Eastern European in origin. With oval bezel, carved with a standing bird, it’s neck and head bent down, a star and crescent before it, the rim of the bezel and…

Inspiration

Bid Live on Lot 1213 in the Three Day Auction of Coins & Antiquities Auction from TimeLine Auctions Limited.