Stamped Silver Finger Ring
Even though this may not be the most decorative ring, it was worn, like any other form of jewelry, to indicate one’s social standing either by showing that one kept up with the fashions of the time or by displaying one’s wealth. This ring would have been relatively simple to make as it only requires shaping a sheet of silver and punching holes into it. This, combined with the fact that these types of rings are found all throughout the Scandinavian world, suggests that this may have been a common way to make an inexpensive ring. The Norse at this time were known to be proud people, often taking time to carve runes to indicate what they had owned or done as displayed in the Jelling Runestones or on more mundane items like a casket.[2] Therefore, perhaps any sort of jewelry, even this modest ring would have been enough to show others that they were wealthy enough to own a luxury item.
