VIKING ROPED OR TWIST WEDDING RING 10th-11th century AD. , C.866-1067 AD, SIZE 9 3/4 5 3/4 hand-decorated with a medial stipple

hand-decorated with a medial stipple band flanked by lines

Serving as a signet to identify the wearer and when necessary

The surface is textured from burial and the silver overlay restored for modern wear

Raised heart (natural form) bezel with remnants of runic inscription

VIKING ROPED OR TWIST WEDDING RING 10th-11th century AD. , C.866-1067 AD, SIZE 9 3/4 5 3/4 hand-decorated with a medial stippleCambridgeshire, England. Size 9 3 4 with bold twist motif 2 3 its circumference. The spiral or helix was a favorite Viking form. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored. Vikings exchanged wedding rings on the pommel of the grooms sword.