Code: 11639
This is a superb Tudor period silver-gilt finger ring, dating to the mid 16th century. The large ring has an ornate and sculpted bezel, set with a polished dark glass or stone. Finger rings of this type were very fashionable during the Renaissance, usually set with bright enamel. This example would not have been out of place at the court of King Henry VIII.
OBJECT: Finger Ring
CULTURE: Renaissance - Tudor Period
DATE: c. 1520 - 1580 AD
MATERIAL: Silver-gilt
RING SIZE: 8 3/4 (US) R 1/4 (UK)
SIZE: 26mm x 24.3mm x 2mm (bezel 12mm x 13mm x 6mm)
WEIGHT: 6.47 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection
