Byzantine Mary & Jesus Ring mid century Written on the page of

Written on the page of a letter are the words "UNE LETTRE ADOUCIT LES PIENES DE L'ABSCENCE" - a letter softens the pain of absence

or indeed on the bicep as an upper arm bangle

Thomas Carlyle

The collet setting conforms to the heart shape of the stone

Mounted in 18 carat gold split claw settings

Byzantine Mary & Jesus Ring mid century Written on the page ofA simple silver ring depicting the Madonna and Child, highly stylised, in cameo relief on the round head. It dates from the early Medieval Period (8th to 10th century AD), likely Byzantine or Thracian, and the two figures are depicted with halos and prominent eyes, Jesus held in his mother's arms. Its construction suggests that it may have been made as a votive offering rather than a piece for personal wear. Early Byzantine rings of the Eastern Empire