History & Workshop Journal

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.

Concentric Circle Rings: Medieval Symbols and Meaning

Explore concentric circles in medieval jewellery and the possible meanings behind a distinctive signet ring found near Penrith, Cumbria.

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.

Medieval Human-Face Jewellery and the Scottish Head Pendant

Explore human faces in medieval metalwork and a Scottish artefact whose characterful form has been reproduced as a wearable pendant.

Historical Jewellery Gifts for Women: British-Made Ideas

Find distinctive British-made jewellery gifts for women, reproduced from genuine Celtic, Roman, Viking and medieval finds.

Gifts for Archaeologists and Metal Detectorists

Discover British-made jewellery gifts for archaeologists, detectorists and history lovers, reproduced directly from genuine British finds.

Celtic Wedding Rings: History, Meaning and Choosing a Ring

Explore Celtic wedding rings reproduced from genuine British finds and learn how to choose a historically grounded ring for marriage today.

Viking Wedding Rings: History, Meaning and Choosing a Ring

Discover Viking rings reproduced from British finds and learn how an authentic historical form can become a distinctive wedding band today.