The British Museum dated this ring from the 16th century
This child’s ring dates from the 17th century
Found these two fragments at the Thornham Rally.
I thought they might have been part of some sort of ring but wasn’t
too sure so I took them to the British museum.
It turns out they are parts of two Decade Rings or Rosary Rings.
Each fragment is the top part or a ring. Why they were broken
and discarded we will never know. The ring would have had
ten projections as Aves around the shank,
with the bezel being a Paternoster.
These rings became more popular in the 16th Century
as religious persecution grew.
This is the smaller fragment of the two.
I have superimposed it over a drawing of a Decade Ring
So I understand you would have turned the ring on your finger and said your prayers.
You can see a little more detail from this shot.
it must have been a beautiful ring
This is the larger fragment of the two.
I have superimposed it over a drawing of a Decade Ring
Mourning Ring
Inscribed inside this memorial ring is “love” and "ATOK"
Mourning jewellery, commemorating the death of a loved one,
family member or celebrity, has been around for centuries.
Especially popularized by Queen Victoria in the 1800s when her lover,
Prince Albert died; mourning jewellery became mass produced and popularly worn.
Queen Victoria refused to receive anybody wearing jewellery
unless they were only wearing jewellery that appropriately
reflected a true sense of grief or loss.
Wedding ring found in an old wood
It was made in 1976 in London and was recovered at a depth of 5in
Wedding ring found on farmland
It was made in 1930 and has a Chester mark
This ring was found around London
It was made in 1986 and has a London mark
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