Record ID: SWYOR-CB1085
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman finger ring with a missing oval gem or enamelled oval bezel setting dating from the 2nd century AD. The recessed oval setting on the bezel has traces of turquoise enamel or maybe discoloured white paste. The ring tapers away from the bezel in both width and thickness. It has a smooth grey patina with specks of turquoise corrosion. The internal diameter is 15.23mm. Similar rings with similar settings are known from the 2nd century (Roman Training Notes, Worrell, 2004, unpublished).
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2020
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Record ID: SF-C9AED2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman finger ring, probably third century in date. Only the shoulders, bezel of the ring and glass intaglio survive, the remainder of the object is missing due to old breaks, now worn. The shoulders are 'keeled' or angular and expand to encompass the oval shaped bezel. The bezel itself is raised and has an oval intaglio, made from dark blue glass, set within. This intaglio is taller than the height of the bezel. The fragment measures 21.15mm in external diameter, 16.11mm in internal diameter, 10.82mm in width, 5.57mm in thickness, 3.38g in weight. T…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-C72DC1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly squashed copper alloy Modern finger-ring, (presumably) dated 1885. It measures 22.52 mm in height and 25.62 mm in width, the inside diameter measuring 22.97mm. It is 11.06 mm wide at its bezel, but narrows to 4.6 mm at the back of the hoop. It weighs 5.35g. Apart from the slightly bent band which has caused it to be wider to the sides and shorter in height, the ring is complete and in good condition. The band widens to a sub-rectangular bezel which is engraved in the centre with a cross flanked by what appear to sun rays (or possibly palm leaves) and two dot…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-C6B1A5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Post-Medieval (1600-1700) gold posy finger-ring inscribed on the inside surface: Let this present my good intent It probably originally had enamel decoration to the outside surface although no trace of enamel now survives. It is decorated with four flowers (three of which are on stalks) interspersed with a leaf and a heart with arrows piercing it, alternately. The hoop of the ring is 3.66mm wide and D-shaped in cross-section, being 1.25mm thick. It has a diameter of 17.88mm and weighs 2.34g.
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.