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Silfr Hringr - Ancient Viking 8th -11th Century Silver Ring.  This wonderful antiquity is crafted from silver, tested. Featuring an authentic Viking design from the Viking era, and high quality workmanship. This amazing ring exhibits fantastic twisted wire-work ( a characteristic found in ancient jewelry).  Displaying a solid heavier twist and a smaller tighter twist, which gives the ring beauty, dimension and design. The shank is smooth and plain, which allows for a comfortable fit.  The ring has the most perfect aged silver patina, adding character to the piece.  This museum quality ring is a rare find, extremely collectible and in very fine condition.

Note: Antiquities are luxury items, can be worn with care.   This is a very fine example of a well preserved ring.  It is recommended by the museums not to polish the patina off of a ring, which will preserve the integrity and value of the piece.  To clean use water on a damp cloth and pat dry with soft cloth. 

History: The Viking Age (793–1066 AD) was the period during the Middle Ages when Norsemen known as Vikings undertook large-scale raiding, colonizing, conquest and trading throughout Europe, and reached North America. ... They also briefly settled in Newfoundland, becoming the first Europeans to reach North America.

Silfr Hringr means Silver Ring in Old Norse language.  

Note: Museums are recommending that artifacts should not be polished, which will keep the integrity of the piece. To clean use a soft damp cloth (water only and no chemicals) gently wipe.  Then pat dry with a soft dry cloth.   This example is museum quality. 

Measurements: Face of the ring 24.00 mm x 7.00 mm 

Weight: 4.60 grams 

Ring Size: 9

Condition: Excellent  Note: This is a very fine example.  Antiquities are considered luxury items, can be worn with care. 

Origin: Scandinavia    From a private collection 

Date: 8th - 11th Century