I don't see any indication of be soldered but here are a few pics.
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Here is another example that I found the other day in the same general area that appears to be soldered together. View attachment 1435455 View attachment 1435456
Could these be wedding rings? The pics seem to reveal a little gold plating?
I need to do a little research.
However, the metal looks bronze, the form & casting is correct for a circa 1680-1720 type. Common for these to have Stuart Crystal or glass/paste inserts. Sometimes called trade rings when turning up in Canadian/US context.
Like I always say, that makes little difference, unless you told me it was found in context in a sealed archaeological layer.
Not saying it is 17th C yet, need more photo's, but it is a very similar, form, stone & manufacture.
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/753376Any additional information would be much appreciated.
Of course I never assume it was lost at the time. I only try & make accurate IDs first not assumptions based on the other finds or the Site. Victorian Rings sometimes had Roman Intaglios.The Ring could have been owned or in a Family for a couple generations then lost in the 1800's , You Never Know.
I have never found a 'For Sure' Point in my life. I will be a Banner Day for me when I do.
Nice condition on the Indian Princess as well.
Oldest ever find?Wow, I never would have know. Thanks for the information.