Medieval ring depicting a hexagram

Medieval ring depicting a hexagram

ITEM: Ring depicting a hexagram
MATERIAL: Silver
CULTURE: Medieval
PERIOD: 11th - 14th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 15 mm diameter
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Dutch private collection, acquired before 2000s

Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.

Medieval rings featuring the hexagram (six-pointed star) have been discovered in various cultural and religious contexts, reflecting the symbol’s diverse meanings during the period. In Jewish communities, the hexagram appeared on rings as a protective emblem or a mystical sign, sometimes associated with Kabbalistic traditions. These rings were often made of silver or gold and could bear inscriptions in Hebrew, such as prayers or divine names, reinforcing their spiritual significance. While the hexagram was not yet the universal symbol of Judaism, its presence on medieval Jewish rings suggests it was valued for its protective and symbolic qualities.

Beyond Jewish use, the hexagram also appeared in Christian and Islamic medieval art. Some rings from medieval Europe featured the six-pointed star as part of esoteric or alchemical symbolism, where it represented the harmony of opposing forces—such as fire and water, or the material and spiritual worlds. In Islamic art and medieval manuscripts, the hexagram was sometimes used in geometric patterns and talismanic designs, believed to offer divine protection or cosmic balance. This widespread use suggests that the symbol had cross-cultural appeal, with interpretations varying depending on religious and mystical traditions.

Measurement:

1.5 x 1.5 cm