Gold ring with a miniature of Charles I

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This gold ring is set with a miniature of Charles I.

The fluted shoulders of the ring are decorated with a pattern of semicircles.

Jewellery commemorating Charles I and Charles II was worn by those demonstrating their loyalty to Scotland's ancient dynasty. Such items were handed down through families who supported the Stewarts into the 18th century.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-533-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NK 90
• Date: 17th century
  
• Material: Gold
  Ring
  
• Dimensions: 20 mm Dia
  
• What: Ring
  
• Subject: Jewellery: finger rings, ear rings, etc., foreign (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Gold ring, the hoop having fluted shoulders narrowing at the bezel, with a pattern of semicircles on their sides
  
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