The Shropshire Medieval Floral Ring
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Please note: The first 2 images show the original artefact which isn’t for sale.
The Casting: This is an exact 1:1 cast of the Shropshire find. We have meticulously preserved the “pierced” detail of the floral bezel and the thin, elegant profile of the original band.
Material: Available in Solid Sterling Silver, 9ct Gold, or 18ct Gold.
Finish: Hand-burnished to ensure the light catches the open-work petals, mirroring the “glittering” effect this ring would have had in a Medieval candlelit hall.
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Please note: The first 2 images show the original artefact which isn’t for sale.
Period: 14th – 15th Century (Late Medieval)
Original Material: Copper Alloy (Bronze)
Find Location: Shropshire, UK
Style: Open-work “Rosette” bezel
Significance of the Design:
- This ring features an intricate open-work floral bezel, a design that was the height of fashion in Late Medieval England. Unlike the solid, heavy signets of earlier centuries, this style utilized “pierced” metalwork to create a light, airy, and feminine aesthetic.
The flower, specifically a stylized rose or daisy, was a powerful symbol in the Medieval “Language of Flowers.” It represented purity, courtly love, and divine grace. Rings with open-work petals were frequently given as tokens of affection or betrothal, known as “fede” (faith) rings. In Shropshire -a county defined by its prosperous Medieval market towns and proximity to the Welsh Marches – wearing such a delicate piece was a clear sign of refined taste and social status among the emerging merchant classes.
The Find:
Discovered by a metal detectorist in the Shropshire countryside, the original artifact is a marvel of preservation. Despite its delicate appearance, the “petals” of the rosette remain intact, showing the skill of the Medieval craftsman who would have used a fine chisel or punch to create the open-work effect. The dark, stable patina on the band suggests it spent centuries protected in the mild, damp soil of the West Midlands.
| Material | Solid Sterling Silver, 9ct Gold, 18ct Gold |
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