This site presents rings from the Middle Ages and Renaissance offered for sale by Les Enluminures on an ongoing basis. Rings are organized chronologically from c. 300 to c. 1650 A.D. in four categories: Early Christian and Byzantine, Early Medieval, Gothic, and Renaissance and Baroque. A simple click locates a professional description and photographs of each ring. Descriptions include comparisons with other rings, suggestions for further reading, historical background, and information about sizing.

There is a powerful search engine. Search by type of ring: intaglio, cameo, posy and black letter, nominative, and signet. Or by stone: garnet, emerald, ruby, diamond, sapphire, and turquoise. Or click on price to find price ranges from less than $6,000. to greater than $20,000. Catalogues show rings we have published. Links guide users to research tools. About rings includes a glossary of terms, of stones, birthstones, bibliography, and other useful information about rings. Rings are updated frequently. A Certificate of Authenticity is provided with every ring. Contact us to inquire about a specific ring.

Every ring tells a story of the past. Most of them can easily be worn today, their magical allure intact.

Read our Introduction about Rings