Saxon & Medieval — Early Medieval; 13th century
Sapphire solitaire ring
Gold finger ring with a hexagonal bezel set with a sapphire and four emeralds in projecting collets. This ring is similar to a 'pontifical' ring found in the tomb of Walter de Gray, archbishop of York (d.1255). Sapphires were thought particularly appropriate for clerics in the medieval period.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 84.278
- Object name:
- Sapphire solitaire ring
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- Production date:
- Early Medieval; 13th century
- Material:
gold, sapphire, emerald
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, H 9 mm (bezel), W 11 mm (bezel) (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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