Ancient Saxon period rings typically had a simple and functional design. The Saxons, a Germanic people, lived in what is now England during the early medieval period, roughly from the 5th to the 11th centuries. His rings reflected the materials and craftsmanship available at the time. Saxon rings were usually made of materials such as iron, bronze, silver or gold. Iron rings were more common among the lower classes, while silver and gold rings were reserved for the wealthy. Some Saxon rings may have featured simple symbols or runes that were part of pagan belief systems before widespread conversion to Christianity. These symbols often had protective or religious meanings.
