{"product_id":"burghead-ring","title":"Burghead ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Burghead Pictish Ring is a remarkable 1,000-year-old medieval artifact unearthed at the Burghead Fort in Moray, Scotland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiscovered by a volunteer archaeologist John Ralph, a former engineer and University of Aberdeen graduate. Ralph, who describes himself as an enthusiastic amateur,\" made the discovery during an excavation led by the University of Aberdeen, under the guidance of Professor Gordon Noble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe kite-shaped ring features a polished garnet or red glass center, indicating it belonged to someone of high status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe discovery of this relic offers a unique, tangible glimpse into the sophisticated metalwork and cultural reach of the ancient Picts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBecause it is a key piece of early medieval Scottish history, it is undergoing detailed conservation and post-excavation analysis by experts at the National Museums Scotland and is not currently on show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI am indebted to Professor Gordon Noble who owns this incredible artefact for sending me the original drawings and measurements, which I kept exactly the same as the original ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI did use a little artistic licence imagining what it would have looked like when it was originally created. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInspired by Pictish carvings and the Golspie Pictish pin which shows a mans head terminal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAvailable in recycled eco silver with a garnet, for gold and other gemstones please enquire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57390275658105,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9518\/3613\/files\/02E7980A-514E-43D5-A03F-83F910FF7C8F.jpg?v=1780734848","url":"https:\/\/www.studiojewellery.com\/products\/burghead-ring","provider":"Studio Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}