Medieval British Gold and Garnet Ring

a plain round-section hoop and beaded shoulders flanking an elliptical bezel with a central cabochon garnet

14th Century

4.7 grams, U.S. ring size 9 1/2.

#5015

ex: a private English collection, 1980s

Published: Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures XII. (New York, 2014) p.44

Comparanda: Oman, Charles ; British Rings 800-1914 (Totowa, 1973) p.94, pl.18.A-C Oman, Charles ; Victoria & Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings 1930 (London, 1930) pl.XI nos.256-258