Part of our upcoming "Ancient Rings of Scotland" collection. We do currently have one silver ring (pictured) in stock, but the rest will be ready by mid May 2024.
Pictish ring in silver or bronze set with a garnet cabochon. This is based on the remains of a casting mould found during excavations at the royal Pictish fort of Dundurn, Perthshire. The casting mould was likely a clothes pin (which we also have available here: ) but I thought the shape and size would also make a very good ring, so have created both options. I have used the example of the ring found during excavations at Burghead to suppose the central boss would have made a setting for an oval shaped garnet cabochon.
Hand carved from wax and cast using the lost wax method. The basic size is S but if a different size is selected the ring will be resized and silver soldered.
Please note that bronze due to its nature will tarnish to a dull yellow/brown and turn your fingers green round about where the ring is worn. This can be avoided by coating it in wax and regular cleaning and polishing, and bronze rings shouldn't be worn as much as gold or silver.
If you'd like this ring in gold please message us, we'd be happy to work out a price.
Due to the weight of this piece in any solid (not plated) precious metal by law it must be hallmarked. This will take roughly an additional 2-4 weeks. we normally use large hallmarks that stand out, always on the reverse of one sided pendants, the side of double sided pendants or the inside of rings or bracelets. If you would like them to be more subtle please let us know