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Ring, commemorating Charles II

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000-100-001-532-C
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Ring, commemorating Charles II

This gold memorial ring of Charles II dates from the late 17th century.

Under the triangular, table-cut diamond is a miniature of Charles II. The back is engraved with the initials 'CR' for Carolus Rex (King Charles).

Many pieces of jewellery commemorate the later Stewart monarchs, particularly after the execution of Charles I in 1649. The pieces were worn by supporters of the Scottish dynasty and handed down through their families into the 18th century.


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Online ID: 000-100-001-532-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NK 88
Date: 17th century
c. 1670
Material: Gold with a table diamond in a silver setting
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What: Ring
Subject: Jewellery: finger rings, ear rings, etc., foreign (NMAS Classification)
Who: Charles I
Where:
Event:
Description: Gold ring, the bezel a triangular flat table diamond in a silver setting and covering a miniature bust of Charles I, c. 1670
References:
  • Marshall, R. K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990 
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