Rings

It was during the Industrial Revolution that the Victorian jeweller was able to tool up for mass production. Machines formerly powered by hand or water were turning over to steam and gas and the pace and scope of jewellery production was vastly increased...

Jewellery, including rings, has been popular for thousands of years. Skilled metal workers created jewellery, which would have been worn by both men and women. Most early jewellery was made from lead alloys and bronze and only the wealthy could afford...

Elizabeth I was the daughter of Henry VIII and became Queen of England in 1558. During her reign she had Mary Queen of Scots imprisoned for 19 years and then executed. Her navy destroyed the Spanish Armada of Phillip II in 1588 and she had Shakespeare...

Pewter falcon ring supplied in a clear blister on an information card which describes each of the 3 Egyptian rings available.

In ancient Greece Gold jewellery was mostly worn for public appearances or on special occasions. It was frequently given as a gift and was predominantly used by women to show wealth, social status and beauty. Much of this jewellery was made from gold...

Henry VIII became King of England in 1509. Henry proclaimed himself Head of The Church of England and dissolved the monasteries. He had six wives during his reign in his quest for a male heir. Henry VIII was the first English monarch to have a navy and...

The ancient Egyptians shared their environment with many different animals. These animals would appear on many objects, including jewellery. The Scarab was a powerful amulet signifying regeneration and was used a great deal by the Egyptians in their...

The black flag with skull and crossbones has been the favourite image of the pirate flag. Commonly known as the 'Jolly Roger' the flag often displayed death or scary images like skulls, bones, swords / daggers, and also hourglasses. The main reason for...

When animals and plants die they decompose, or rot, but their hard parts, such as teeth and bones of an animal or the wood of plants, last longer. For these to be fossilized they must be buried before they can completely disappear. After they are buried...

The Vikings left behind a great number of documents in stone, wood and metal, all written in mysterious symbols known as runes. They relied on these symbols not only for writing but also to tell fortunes, cast spells and provide protection. The rune...