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What is the bishop's ring called?
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A bishop's ring is called an ecclesiastical ring. The term refers to jewelry worn on the fingers of any member of the clergy, including cardinals and the pope. You can find a wide range of antique and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Byzantine Architectural Gold Bishop Ring Set With intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
The engraving depicting a lamb surmounted by a cross allows the object to be associated with a bishop's ring, since the Agnus Dei symbolically represents Christ, as attested by the e...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cristofol Paris Art Moderne amethyst and gold cocktail ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Moderne gold and amethyst "bishops" ring of impressive scale, centered by a large step-cut amethyst, in a pierced and split geometric mount featuring two fleur-de-lis on each ...
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Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Silver And Gold Bishop Men's Ring With Carnelian Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
SILVER AND GOLD BISHOP MEN'S RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO
Ring size: 8 ¾
Top size: 16 mm x 14 mm
Weight: 16.89 gr.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, Silver
White Gold Earrings with Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
In the Middle Ages, the sapphire became this symbol of the union of the prelate and the sky and adorned the rings of bishops.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jill Garber Antique Austro Hungarian Cross Necklace with Turquoise and Amethyst
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
As such it was highlighted in crowns, scepters and rings, Christian Bishops once wore Amethyst rings because its purple color was meant to symbolize royalty and an allegiance to Christ
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2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Jill Garber Antique Goddess Cameo, Amethyst with French Medals Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
As such it was highlighted in crowns, scepters and rings, Christian Bishops once wore Amethyst rings because its purple color was meant to symbolize royalty and an allegiance to Christ
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2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
