Medieval gold finger ring, Audley

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Date:1200 - 1400 (c.)

Description:A complete gold and gem set finger ring. The hoop is sub-circular in shape, with no decoration on the band. The gem is set in a rectangular raised bezel, positioned with the long edges at right angles to the hoop. A dark red or purple gem is set inside the bezel. It does not appear to be faceted. It was found on Sunday 28th June 2020 with a metal detector in Audley.

Dimensions: length 2.5mm, width 2.0mm, weight 1.33g

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Medieval gold finger ring, Audley

A complete gold and gem set finger ring. The hoop is sub-circular in shape, with no decoration on the ...

Medieval gold finger ring, Audley

A complete gold and gem set finger ring. The hoop is sub-circular in shape, with no decoration on the ...

Medieval gold finger ring, Audley

A complete gold and gem set finger ring. The hoop is sub-circular in shape, with no decoration on the ...

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Donor ref:Nm.2022.41(2168) (22/48908)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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