Apollonia's Period Jewellery Portfolio

English Twisted Wire Rings

Twisted Silver Finger Rings

These sterling silver fingers were inspired by “Wire Finger Ring # 1622,” a 14th century English piece. As shown in Egan, Geoff and Frances Pritchard. Dress Accessories: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London c.1150-c.1450. London. Museum of London. 1996. “Wire jewellery came back into vogue in England during the 14th century... Finger rings were made from wire with a narrow gauge...” (pg. 331)

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