Record ID: PAS-81128C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold finger-ring, with a four-cusped setting containing a transparent imitation 'gemstone'. The hoop is stirrup-shaped and the shoulders are each engraved with panels of foliate decoration. The hoop is slender and slightly bent. The ring probably dates to the 14th or 15th century. Analysis at the British Museum has shown that it is made of gold, and that the 'gemstone' is probably made of glass. The ring weighs 2.7grams, and the diameter is 21mm.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th October 2014
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Record ID: NCL-26EA93
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gateshead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring, dating to the later medieval period. The hoop is rectangular in section and is decorated with diagonal ribs and incised decoration. There is a small circular bezel set with a small, circular turquoise glass gem. The gem has a convex upper surface. The hoop has a diameter of 18.47mm and a width of 2.96mm. The gem set bezel has a diameter of 5.4mm.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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