Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

A Medieval late 13th century gold and sapphire set stirrup ring, the hoop of ‘D’ shaped cross-section, the yellow gold ring with raised triangular-shaped bezel centred at the apex with a cabochon sub-triangular shaped sapphire, diameter 20mm, width 4mm, ring size approximately R. £1,800-£2,200

This ring was found by a metal detectorist at Tydd-St-Mary in the South Holland district of South Lincolnshire in 2021. It has been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database Ref: CAM-7846E0 and disclaimed as Treasure.

The parish church at Tydd-St-Mary dates from the 12th century and is dedicated to Saint Mary.