Time for me to call upon the wealth of knowledge amongst you guys!
I bought this 10kt solid gold ring on eBay about 5 years ago (when gold was cheap!) - and had it in the display cabinet for a little while. I bought it from eBay USA or Canada (i forget which) from a seller who dealt in 'oddities'. I actually bought it for about half its scrap value at the time, so i was really pleased!
From the little research i've done, 10 carat gold is more popular in North America than anywhere else? - so I assume it originated from there.
It's clearly a very costly ring to make as the detail is amazing, but who it was made for - and why, remains a complete mystery to me. It was suggested, once, by a customer in my shop that it was presented to the top-selling salesman in the USA and Canada in the 1970's... but that (i fear) was pure speculation.
Anyone? This is quite a special ring i think!
PS - A gang of Hobbits keep hanging around outside, should i be worried?
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