Accession No
1923.872
Description
Gold finger ring with ruby setting. Pink to red translucent and polished gemstone setting; pyramidal bezel or collet with square cross-section, overlapping the stone at the top; hoop has a circular cross-section, flaring slightly where it joins the bezel.
Place
?Europe; ?British Isles; ?England
Period
Medieval ?13th century
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.872
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Gold; Stone; Ruby
Local Term
Measurements
280mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Gold ring, a ruby in the bezel, closed setting'
Event Date 1923
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Gold finger ring with ruby setting. Pink to red translucent and polished gemstone setting; pyramidal bezel or collet with square cross-section, overlapping the stone at the top; hoop has a circular cross-section, flaring slightly where it joins the bezel.
Event Date 8/2/2024
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Analysis)
A similar finger ring has been catalogued on the PAS database, SOM-138A64.
Event Date 8/2/2024
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:49861
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