“The signet ring features an oval shield,” the Facebook post noted. “A symbol is visible on it, possibly a craftsman’s mark, located on a German-type heraldic shield.

Viking hoard and medieval signet rings among record number of treasure finds reported to authorities by Britain's metal detectorists. By ROBERT FOLKER. Published: 13:20 EDT, 11 February 2025 ...

Winston Churchill wore a signet ring bearing 2 family crests, ... In medieval Europe, they also became legal instruments, and were often destroyed upon the owner’s death to prevent misuse.

Viking hoard and medieval signet rings are among a record number of treasure finds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a report has found. There were 1,377 cases of treasure in 2022, an ...

Restoration crews at Wawel Royal Castle have uncovered a centuries‑old brass signet ring whose finely cut bezel bears a craftsman’s emblem framed in a German‑style shield and the letters ...

A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago is up for auction The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.

A museum employee displays a medieval gold signet ring linked to Queen Elizabeth I, at the British Museum's annual treasure launch in London, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

The ring was also temporarily displayed by the British Museum in London while it was in its care. The piece of jewelry is expected to fetch between 15,000 and 18,000 pounds ($19,420-$23,304).

A 15th-century medieval ring was recently unearthed at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. The piece of jewelry was found beneath rubble in a king's fortification.

The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction. A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago goes to auction ...