Authentic Slavic temple rings, medium

Slavic temple rings in the Middle Ages were usually attached to a headband made of fabric or leather, or woven directly into the hair, as they were often too heavy to be worn directly in the earlobe. They served as status symbols and signs of tribal affiliation, with their shape and material indicating the wearer's social origin and wealth. They were also often considered protective amulets against evil spirits.

Slavic temple rings were primarily made of bronze, silver, or silver-plated brass during the Middle Ages, and less frequently of gold or iron. Sizes varied from small rings with a diameter of about 2 cm to large examples over 5 cm, some of which were adorned with chain pendants. Archaeological finds reveal significant regional differences: while simple S-shaped rings and button earrings were common in northeastern Bavaria, more elaborate versions with delicate beads, capsules, or enamel decorations are often found in regions such as Russia and Moravia.

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Archaeological finds of textile fragments or leather strips attached to temple rings suggest that these were frequently fastened to a headband, a leather band, or a cap. While smaller rings were often worn in rows on such head coverings, there is also evidence of them being attached directly to the hair or to a cap near the forehead. A specific find from a Late Slavic burial in Leubingen supports the reconstruction of the wearing method on a leather band.