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Crusader Silver Ring Jerusalem Holy Land Find Medieval Size 6
Authentic ancient artifact, guaranteed genuine and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Recovered from the Holy Land and originating from an old European collection formed prior to 2000.
Culture: Crusader Period, Holy Land
Date: Circa 12th–13th century AD
Material: Silver (high-grade, with natural patina)
Type: Signet / devotional ring
Ring Size: US 6
Provenance: Jerusalem region find
A beautifully preserved Crusader-period silver ring featuring a raised circular bezel with a recessed central field. The form is characteristic of medieval rings used in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, where simple yet powerful designs emphasized material value and symbolic presence over elaborate engraving.
The slightly irregular, hand-formed bezel with a smooth central depression strongly suggests use either as a signet base, a mount for an inset element now lost, or as a devotional surface worn smooth through prolonged use. Rings of this type were commonly worn by pilgrims, knights, and settlers in the Crusader states, serving both as personal identifiers and expressions of faith.
The silver retains an exceptional ancient surface with deep toning and areas of lighter exposure, creating a striking contrast that enhances its visual presence. The form is solid, wearable, and unmistakably medieval in construction.
Authentication:
The ring exhibits correct age-related wear, silver surface oxidation, and structural characteristics consistent with Crusader-period metallurgy. The hand-worked bezel and shank show no signs of modern tooling and align with excavated examples from the Levant.
Comparable examples:
- British Museum, London, inv. 1856,0701.1450 — Medieval silver ring from the Levant
- Israel Museum, Jerusalem, inv. IMJ 2000.45.12 — Crusader-period ring form
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, acc. 1975.1.144 — Medieval signet ring
References:
- Boas, A., Crusader Archaeology: The Material Culture of the Latin East, pp. 210–215
- Nicolle, D., Arms and Armour of the Crusading Era, Vol. II, pp. 340–342
- Egan, G., Dress Accessories 1150–1450, pp. 230–235
Condition:
Complete and wearable. Minor surface wear and patina consistent with age. Central field worn smooth, likely from long-term use or loss of original insert.
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