MEDIEVAL BYZANTINE RING C.400-700 AD, SIZE 7 ¾ 8/16/2022 bisected and marked in each

bisected and marked in each half representing the Star of Bethlehem which at this time was depicted as a diamond shape based on the earlier star of Mars

2mm rounded band expanded to the rococo foliate decorated shoulders flanking a rounded corner square bezel

48" inside dimension

very large size 13

a monstrous serpent

MEDIEVAL BYZANTINE RING C.400-700 AD, SIZE 7 ¾ 8/16/2022 bisected and marked in eachGilt bronze, size 7 with 1. 5mm band flaring to the shoulders. Lozenge shaped bezel with remnants of decoration including six distinct lines or strokes, perhaps runes. Worn and professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored.