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  • This bronze Roman ring was found at the foot hills of Bryn Euryn, near Llandrillo-yn-Rhos (Rhos-on-Sea) in 1998. The engraving shows a phoenix rising from the ashes.
Bronze Roman ring
  • This gilt silver ring was found at Llantilio Crossenny by a metal detectorist. The gilding on the outside of the ring has worn away which could suggest that it was a betrothal ring and was worn for many years.
17th century posey ring inscribed 'Love me only'
Gold signet ring found at Raglan, 15th century [image 1 of 2]
  • Silver ring with the inscription 'AMOR DVLCIS' (sweet love). The lettering was poorly done, perhaps by the donor who intended it for a wife or sweetheart. It was found to the north of Room 7 (Commandant's House), Castell Collen Roman fort.
Silver ring from Castell Collen Roman fort, Llanyre
  • This mourning ring is engraved 'George Overton Esq., February 7th 1827'.
Mourning ring, 1827
  • A plain gold ring, inscribed on the inside of the band 'Rather death then [i.e, than] falce of faythe'. Such mottoes on rings usually refer to marital fidelity.
Gold 'posy' ring, from the Tregwynt hoard, 1640s