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      Boy schooling a horse ring Boy Schooling a Horse
from a Greek intaglio
British Museum

ring: BR040R
SRP: $49.00		 The classical intaglio from the British Museum has been copied by direct impression and mounted in a modern bezel setting. The boy stands behind the stylized horse in the same attitude as a modern horse trainer.
      Egyptian Cat ring Bastet
Egyptian Cat Goddess
Walters Art Gallery

ring: WAG006R
SRP: $49.00		 This unusual stirrup shaped ring bears in its inscription the name of Bastet the sacred cat goddess. The inscription reads Bastet, Lady of Basta, the eye of Re. Copied by direct impression from the original signet ring.
      Good Luck
in ancient Greek

ring: ST130R
SRP: $54.00		 from an octagonal original dating to around the 4th century BC. The script is ancient but the meaning still clear.
      Eros on a Dolphin Eros on a Dolphin
of Pharaoh Cheops
Fitzwilliam Museum

ring: FW002R
SRP: $59.00		 From an original chalcedony intaglio c. 1st century BC depicting the winged God of Love riding a dolphin with reins. The combination of Eros with a dolphin is an interesting one as dolphins are symbols of divination but also wisdom and prudence.
      Iliad ring Iliad Ring
c. 8th century BC
British Museum

ring: BR042R
SRP: $59.00		 The stunning ring from the British Museum has been copied in full size. Probably made during the time of Homer's epic The Iliad, it is powerful in size and form. The ring is so broad please order at least one size larger than your normal ring size.
      Sacred Eye
ancient Egypt

ring: ST133R
SRP: $59.00		 The Eye of the falcon god Horus also known as the wedjat or udjat eye and was a symbol of protection.
     

Valiatis

good health in Latin
Museum of London

ring: ML001R
SRP: $59.00		 The original of this eight-sided faceted ring was excavated in the City of London in 1982, ancient Londinium. The form of the ring is typical of the 3rd century AD, the letters VALIATIS being engraved on the eight faces of the hoop.
     

 

Thomas Jefferson

bloodstone or onyx
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation


ring: MJ001R
SRP: $84.00		 The original gold ring was found containing a lock of Thomas Jefferson's hair, set beneath a piece of rock crystal. It was probably made soon after his death for one of his descendants as a token of remembrance.
           
           
           
           

We give the term rings of character to the unusual, often large, always unique dress rings which have been handed down to us by history.

These rings often had a specific purpose or represent a historical fashion, including signet rings, seal rings and memento rings. As with all dvb's jewelry each of these rings has a story to tell.