Ca. 900-1100 AD. A silver finger ring of coiled form with a flattened median section embellished with a stamped design of a dot in a triangle. The ring represents the unbroken cycle of life, death, and rebirth, which was a central belief in Viking mythology. Silver jewelry was highly prized among the Vikings, not only for its beauty but also for its perceived magical properties. It was believed that silver possessed healing powers and could ward off evil spirits. Silver rings were often worn by Viking warriors as a symbol of their status and as a means of displaying their wealth.Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 3.46gProvenance: Property of European collector. Marcus Prill, Belgium, 1998.