Extant rings from the 6th to the 17th century! 💍

[historybylynny]

1. Amethyst, 500
2. Diamonds. Italy, 16th Century
3. Germany, 1550-1600
4. Fold Signet Rings. 15th Century
5. Diamond and Ruby with Memento Mori. German
6. Turquoise. Suffolk, 15th Century
7. Emerald Ring. Renaissance
8. Diamond Ring. Netherlandish, 1500
9. Diamond. 16th Century
10. German 1600
11. Garnet. 15th Century
12. Diamonds and rubies. 16th Century

[kevinjdoherty]

Really nice selection. The intricacy in the detail work and script is lovely. I especially love the two-piece ring and all the meanings and stories the writing, numbers and other details must mean.❤

[fionadiazdalriada]

I have always been more enamoured by a ring's setting, than I have by the actual stone. These really appeal to me for that reason.

[karenroot]

Just Spectacular!! Great Presentation! Thank you! Love the older jewelry

[kareyannefoster]

Rings are my favorite form of jewelry. I've seen 1000 years worth of art work here. Just stunning!!!

[susanjaeger]

Their jewelry is far more superior and beautiful than anything our time has ever made or ever will make.

[motley]

Those are several of the most beautiful items ever.

[adriennemarierozario]

Beautiful rings 💍. The unicorn 🦄 ring is delightful in details, almost Art Nouveau in style but, probably 14th century.

[jodiejohnson]

So Thank you, such gorgeous jewelry❤😊

[adri_makeup]

Rings now r so boring compared to this. I wish they still made rings like this they’re gorgeous and so unique

[gildedpeahen]

i love especially the really pointy gem ones, the unicorn ofc, and the fitted memento mori
i had a dream once as a kid about a ring with a fantastical setting of a stargazer lily (my name is lillie) with greenery and leaves and vines wrapped around the ring
these rings are that level of whimsy

[miapdx]

Such beauty and craftsmanship. Today it's as if they are all factory made, no imagination, nothing original. Back then they produced each ring as though it was the only one they'd ever create.

[LMO-fp]

Absolutely stunning!!! Each ring is so unique and beautiful with unique details that is so striking. I would love to know who each ring was made for!
The video is so beautiful!!!!❤❤❤

[restezlameme]

One of my all-time favorite historical artifacts is Queen Elizabeth's Chequers ring, entirely because of the hidden locket containing a portrait of her mother, Anne Boleyn. 💗

[elizabethclaiborne]

It was make you own tools in a fire. Draw your wire diy. Amazing what got made with very basic tools and a brain, these are beautiful!

[Elizabeth-vo]

Finally they show something real. Not a old setting with a lab diamond!!

[snookiegirl]

I like the way the one ring breaks apart into two rings. Looks like it commemorates a child that died, in 1631. (One picture of him alive and then another with a skeleton.) Or maybe they had 2 children and one died. And "homo non Serab..." translates to "Man will not be late..." in Latin. Can't read the rest of it. Cool ring!

[michelekurlan]

"Extinct" we believe you mean.
I love the domed effect of these rings and so much more diverse and interesting than todays cookie cutter selection, tho' do love a nice solitaire.
This style deserves a resurrection❤

[RussianDoll]

Would love to see more jewels
From that era🔆

[courtneygolden]

The wax stamp rings are pretty interesting, didn't know they had those. They rest of them are absolutely magnificent! I want every single one!