Post-Medieval — Late 16th century-early 17th century
Sapphire solitaire ring
A gold finger ring with a plain hoop and rectangular bezel set with a foiled Sri-Lankan sapphire. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14245
- Object name:
- Sapphire solitaire ring
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Related places:
Ratnapura, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
- Production date:
- late 16th century-early 17th century
- Material:
sapphire (corundum [blue], aluminium oxide, crystal system - hexagonal/trigonal), gold
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 21 mm x 16 mm (hoop), 12 mm x 10 mm (bezel), D 6 mm (bezel), WT 7.17g, RI 1.766-1.774, SG 3.99-4.00, Mohs 9
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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