VIKING ROPED OR TWIST WEDDING RING 10th-11th century AD. , SIZE 9 ½ 2 1/2 Dating to the period of

Dating to the period of a surge in jewelry wear

Highly identifiable type popular in Northern Europe in the 15th-17th century

slightly flared to the shoulders

Gilt bronze Size 12 ½

VIKING ROPED OR TWIST WEDDING RING 10th-11th century AD. , SIZE 9 ½ 2 1/2 Dating to the period ofCambridgeshire, England, 866 1067 AD Oval form, size 9 1 2. 2. 3mm at the bottom swelling to 3. 7mm at the top. The top half is a deeply modeled roped motif. The spiral or helix was a favorite 3Viking form. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. Vikings exchanged wedding rings on the pommel of the grooms sword. Gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.