MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING, SIZE 8 1/4 1 3/4 but very likely Zoroastrian as

but very likely Zoroastrian as well

The ring was made as a wedding ring for the small finger and was impressed in compliance with Charlemangne’s 782 Capitulatio de partibus Saxoniae which prescribed laws for Saxons which included being baptized

6mm band flared at the shoulders

The bezel set with a blue “stone” (replaced)

Failure to do so was punishable by death

MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING, SIZE 8 1/4 1 3/4 but very likely Zoroastrian asSize 8 1 4. Rounded face tapered band 2. 8mm, flaring to the hatched shoulders. Raised rounded square bezel cut with a diamond, representing the Star of Bethlehem which at this time was depicted as a diamond shape based on the earlier star of Mars, the Roman God of War. These rings were worn by Pilgrims to the Holy Land in the 9th century. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.