Gold ring brooch with glass gems

French or English, 13th century.

Measures 1.4cm in diameter.

Weighs 1 grams.

Provenance: Private English Collection, assembled between the late 1970s and early

The annular brooch is decorated with green and red cabochon glass jewels the reverse of the brooch is plain.

An annular brooch is a type of brooch that is circular in shape, forming a complete ring, they were worn by both men and women of all social classes. The word « annular » comes from the Latin word « annulus, » meaning ring. These brooches were popular in medieval Europe, particularly from the 13th to 15th centuries, and were used to fasten clothing such as tunics and cloaks.