Gold ring brooch with pearls and turquoise, 13th century

A gold ring brooch set with pearls and turquoise cabochons
French or English, 13th century.

Measures 1.4cm in diameter.
Weighs 1.3 grams.

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

The annular brooch is decorated with pearls and turquoise cabochons, 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.