This gold ring contains a miniature of Charles II. It dates from the late 17th century.
The miniature of the king is under glass in the bezel. It shows Charles wearing a white collar and a blue ribbon.
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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