{"product_id":"post-medieval-mary-magdalene-pilgrims-ring","title":"Post Medieval Mary Magdalene Pilgrim's Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA narrow silver band is engraved around the exterior with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“S. M. MAGDALENA ORA PRO ME”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Latin for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Saint Mary Magdalene, pray for me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The magic of the ring works through text: it's a compact prayer worn on the body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it belongs to the long tradition of devotional rings that made private religious practice \u003cem\u003eportable\u003c\/em\u003e. Mary Magdalene was especially associated with penitence and intense personal devotion. The ring's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plainness is part of its appeal; the restrained silver band and abbreviated inscription make it feel personal and practical, most likely designed for regular wear rather than a display of wealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS. M. Magdalena Ora Pro Me - Saint Mary Magdalene Pray For Me\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMATERIALS: silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGE: c. 1700\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: Very good - minor wear commensurate with age and use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: 6.5, cannot be resized; 2.7mm shank\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52753178067226,"sku":"R3486","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0156\/5502\/files\/R3486-1.jpg?v=1788473898","url":"https:\/\/checkout.ericaweiner.com\/products\/post-medieval-mary-magdalene-pilgrims-ring","provider":"Erica Weiner LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}