Explore the Eras
Discover the periods behind our jewellery, from Celtic and Roman finds to medieval and Tudor designs. Each museum-quality reproduction is individually hand cast using traditional casting in our Leeds workshop.
Explore an era: Celtic · Roman · Anglo-Saxon · Viking · Medieval · Tudor
Dates are a guide to the historical periods. Traditions overlap and vary across Britain; the original find’s own history is described on each product page.
Celtic
Before and beyond Roman Britain
Celtic art is often recognised through curved decoration and striking metalwork, including the neck rings known as torcs. The term covers a wider cultural history than one kingdom or a single set of dates. Our Celtic collection brings together museum-quality reproductions of British finds, including open-ended bangles, rings and pendants. Each product describes the original find behind its design.
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Roman
Roman Britain: AD 43–c.410
Roman rule connected much of Britain with an empire stretching across Europe and the Mediterranean. Rings could combine decoration with a practical purpose: engraved gems, called intaglios, made a personal impression when pressed into wax. Designs ranged from figures and emblems to simple geometric decoration. Our Roman pieces preserve the forms of original finds from places including Essex, Sussex and Oxfordshire.
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Anglo-Saxon
Early medieval England: c.AD 410–1066
The centuries after Roman rule saw new kingdoms, changing beliefs and remarkable craftsmanship. Anglo-Saxon metalworkers made finely decorated brooches and other personal ornaments, while interlaced patterns and Christian imagery became prominent in art. Northumbria was an important centre of Christian culture. Our cross pendant reproduces an original Anglo-Saxon find from that historic region.
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Viking
In Britain: late 8th–11th centuries
The Viking period overlapped with Anglo-Saxon England and formed part of Britain’s early medieval history. Surviving metalwork includes finger rings and silver arm rings, with both complete ornaments and cut fragments preserved in hoards. Twisted forms are a distinctive feature of many arm rings. Our Viking designs reproduce finds from Northumberland and County Durham.
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Medieval
Early medieval c.410–1066; later medieval 1066–1485
Medieval jewellery could express status, belief and personal identity. Coloured gemstones, enamel and religious imagery all had a place, alongside simpler metal ornaments. Our collection includes early medieval finds as well as later rings with floral, geometric and signet designs. These broad periods overlap with some of the other headings in this guide; the individual product description gives the period and find location for each piece.
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Tudor
1485–1603
The Tudor dynasty began with Henry VII and ended with Elizabeth I. Religion, royal power and Renaissance art shaped the period’s visual culture. Jewellery at the wealthy end of society could be richly coloured with gemstones and enamel, while surviving small objects also connect us with daily life. Our Tudor pendants reproduce original finds from Lancashire and Lincolnshire.
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Explore the whole collection
Our rings, pendants, earrings, bangles and bracelets are brought together in one place, with the era and original find location shown beside each design.