Men's ring

1825 - 1875

This sumptuous ring is probably a bishop’s ring. The cross and the crossed palm branches on the sides suggest a religious context. Every bishop is given a ring and cross on his enthronement as a sign of his rank and authority. This nineteenth-century example is lavish in design and has a large green emerald in the centre.

• Places and dates

  East-Europe, 1825? - 1875? (Production)

• Materials

  Diamond , Gold , Emerald , Silver

• Dimensions

  • Height: 33.1 mm (Total)
  • Diameter: 19.5 mm (Ring)
  • Height: 19 mm (Ring head)
  • Width: 19 mm (Ring head)
  • Thickness: 10 mm (Ring head)

• Category

  Jewellery

• Object number

  DMK98/3

• IPR status

  Public domain