FRIDAY: FINDS DAY

Today's find is pretty special.  It was unearthed from a Victorian pasture, where most relics and older coins date to the mid 1800s.

It is a CANNETILLE style ring.  

Cannetille is a close relative of filigree work. It typically features fine gold wires. Jewelry with cannetille was very popular in the 1820's and 1830's. Motifs included tendrils, scrolls, coils, beehives and spider-like rosette ornaments. Colorful gemstones tend to embellish the pieces. Most of these stones were relatively inexpensive, at least compared to diamonds, and this fitted the trend of creating jewelry at a minimum expense. 

Here is a video of my digging buddy Kelly and I unearthing the beauty.

This is why I love metal detecting.  You just never know what history is going to give up.

Enjoy your weekend.  See you on Monday.

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