Metal Detectorist Uncovers Rare Tudor Ring Worth £20,000
Metal detectorist finds £20,000 Tudor ring in a field

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Stuart Jones, a 42-year-old metal detectorist from Solihull, discovered a rare Tudor gold and diamond ring in Wormington, England, expected to fetch between £15,000 and £20,000 at auction on June 23. The ring, dating back to the late 16th or early 17th century, showcases the elaborate jewelry style of the era.
- 01The ring was found in November 2024 by Stuart Jones using a Garrett ACE 400i metal detector.
- 02The ring features a flowerhead bezel with eight rare 'hogback' diamonds, although two are currently loose.
- 03Stuart collected surrounding soil in hopes of finding the missing diamonds and successfully recovered one.
- 04The auction will be held on June 23, with proceeds shared equally between Stuart and the landowner.
- 05The ring reflects the early 17th-century fashion for elaborate diamond jewelry, indicative of the period's opulence.
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Stuart Jones, a 42-year-old metal detectorist from Solihull, made a remarkable discovery of a Tudor gold and diamond ring in Wormington, England. The ring, dating from the late 16th or early 17th century, is expected to sell for between £15,000 and £20,000 at auction on June 23. Jones, who has been metal detecting for several years, found the ring while exploring a field he had never searched before. During his search, he realized the significance of his find, describing it as a 'once in a lifetime find.' The ring features a flowerhead bezel with a cluster of eight rare 'hogback' diamonds, although two are loose. Jones had the foresight to collect the soil around the find site, which led to the recovery of one missing diamond. The auction, conducted by Noonans, will see proceeds shared equally between Jones and the landowner. This discovery highlights the early 17th-century fashion for elaborate diamond jewelry, showcasing the opulence of the era.
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The discovery of the ring could boost local interest in metal detecting and tourism in Wormington.
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