21-05-2016, 01:43 PM
"Wedding rings have been worn for hundreds of years, and the medieval period was no different. The plain wedding band can be traced back to the 11th century where it was worn on the third finger of the right hand. Only in the 16th century, was the ring changed to the left. Wedding rings from within the Jewish community tended to be far more flamboyant than those worn by the rest of the community. The ring at the left is from Colmar, France and is a Jewish marriage ring dated around 1300AD. Other rings might be plain or be inscribed with mottoes of love and fidelity both on the inside and outside." You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.
Strange
Since the picture on 85r2 shows the left hand with a ring: - is it the right hand ? or - is the ms from 1600 or - is this an exception?
Strange
Since the picture on 85r2 shows the left hand with a ring: - is it the right hand ? or - is the ms from 1600 or - is this an exception?