EASTERN EUROPEAN/BALKAN SWEETHEART RING 19TH CENTURY, SIZE 9 ¾ 10/17/2024 Crisp with some degradation to

Crisp with some degradation to the underside of the band from burial

Perhaps commemorating a voyage

Cup form bezel with slightly rolled edge

and sexuality

Oval bezel deeply modeled in the Roman style

EASTERN EUROPEAN/BALKAN SWEETHEART RING 19TH CENTURY, SIZE 9 ¾ 10/17/2024 Crisp with some degradation to19th century, gilt bronze of iconic form with inscription ribbon supported by pierced tendrils. Cyrillic inscription reads REMEMBER ME and these rings were particularly popular during the Franco Prussian War of 1870 when soldiers called to service gave them to their sweethearts. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, P. 137. Worn from use with the 24karat gold surface restored. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.