'Ferreus' Late Roman to Early Medieval Ring (3rd–9th C. CE) EU 53 / US 6.5

This ancient ring, named "Ferreus," bridges the late Roman and early medieval periods (c. 250-900 CE). Crafted from an iron-rich base metal, it features a marquise-shaped (amandine) bezel incised with a cross-hatch pattern, and distinctive nubs at the shoulders and shank. The reddish surface and corrosion reflect centuries of burial and the high iron content typical for utilitarian rings of late antiquity and the Migration Era. Details Material: Iron-rich base metal with reddish ancient patina Date: Late Roman to Early Medieval, c. 3rd-9th century CE Ring Size: EU 53 / US 6.5 Condition: Stable, with well-preserved geometric engraving Provenance: Private European collection, acquired in the 1960s. Unique Identifier: R-R-56-B Restoration and Authenticity: This ring is offered in original, excavated condition, showing authentic patina and surface texture from centuries underground. Professional restoration is available to revive its historic look and highlight the cross-hatch motif and nubs, while always respecting authenticity. Certificate of Authenticity included. Historical Context: Rings like "Ferreus" represent the continuity and transformation of jewelry-making across the collapse of the Roman Empire and the rise of early medieval Europe. Utilitarian and personal, these rings served as status markers and personal identifiers for their wearers as cultures shifted and old traditions persisted.