History & Workshop Journal

What Is a Merchant’s Mark? Medieval Signet Rings Explained

Discover how medieval merchants used personal marks on signet rings, documents and goods, and explore an exact Gloucestershire reproduction.

Lombardic Lettering on Medieval Rings: Meaning and History

Explore Lombardic lettering on medieval rings, the names and devotional words it could express, and an exact Essex signet reproduction.

Medieval Flower Rings: Rosettes and Foliate Decoration

Discover flower, rosette and leaf decoration on medieval rings, including an exact reproduction of a six-petalled Norfolk signet.

Medieval Cross Rings: Faith, Protection and Identity

Explore cross motifs on medieval rings, from personal expressions of faith to exact reproductions of British archaeological finds.