Antique Emerald Ring, Gothic Style, 18-karat Gold, 13th–15th Century, Salzburg (nonnberg)

Museum-quality ring / pyramidal ring dating from the Gothic period (13th–15th centuries).

We are offering for sale an exceptional museum-quality piece, a true gem of European cultural history from the Early Middle Ages. It is an original Gothic tower-shaped ring dating from the 13th to the 15th century, crafted in fine gold. The pyramidal setting, with its remarkable architecture, holds a genuine old-cut emerald at its center.

Provenance:

This collector’s item comes directly from the prestigious private collection of the renowned art dealer Mariana Reuter, now deceased. Its origins trace back to the famous Benedictine convent for women, steeped in a long tradition.

This ring is a truly one-of-a-kind piece.

Material: approximately 18-karat gold
Gemstone: emerald
Period: Gothic, 13th–15th centuries
Condition: very good antique condition; see photos for reference.
Ring size: 53 (inner diameter: approximately 16.9 mm)