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Victorian 18ct Gold Rosary & Cross Decade Ring

64Z

An unusual 18ct gold Rosary & Cross ring that was made circa 1860. Antique cross and rosary rings, known as decade rings originated around the 13th to 16th centuries as a discrete way to pray the Rosary during periods of religious persecution and travel. They are called decade rings because they represent one decade (ten Hail Marys) of the full Rosary. These rings typically feature ten projections for the Hail Mary prayers and a cross at the top to signify the “Our Father” prayer which concludes a decade of Hail Marys.

The ring is designed to be worn on the index finger and turned from one nub to the next to count the prayers.
Please note that this ring cannot be sized.

 

The Details

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Item Number:
64Z
Materials:
Dimensions:
2 mm (W)
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
3 months ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 18ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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Care Tips

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