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Antique Decade Rosary Ring, 18th Century
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Antique Decade Rosary Ring, 18th Century

18th century
Description

With ten projections and topped with a round plate featuring a rudimentary cross, or ‘X’.

Rosary or Decade rings date from the 16th century until well into the 18 century, and were used in place of rosaries by members of the Roman Catholic faith during the religious upheavals of this period. Such rings would have been more easily hidden than rosary beads, and this might also explain why the cross on this ring features as an ‘X’. These rings were also used my those who could not read prayers.

Traditionally, rosary / decade rings were worn just before the knuckle on the index finger of the dominant hand so that they could be turned easily in prayer.

Size – K 1/2 (UK) or 5 3/8 (US). Cannot be sized.

Metal – Metal analysis shows the ring is 66% copper, with the remaining alloy made up of zinc, nickel, and silver.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Antique Decade Rosary Ring to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA986928
Dealers Internal Reference
411511S018
Description
With ten projections and topped with a round plate featuring a rudimentary cross, or ‘X’.

Rosary or Decade rings date from the 16th century until well into the 18 century, and were used in place of rosaries by members of the Roman Catholic faith during the religious upheavals of this period.

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Such rings would have been more easily hidden than rosary beads, and this might also explain why the cross on this ring features as an ‘X’.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

These rings were also used my those who could not read prayers.

fig 1. An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross.
fig 1. Antique Decade Rosary Ring, 18th Century

Traditionally, rosary / decade rings were worn just before the knuckle on the index finger of the dominant hand so that they could be turned easily in prayer.

Size – K 1/2 (UK) or 5 3/8 (US). Cannot be sized.

Metal – Metal analysis shows the ring is 66% copper, with the remaining alloy made up of zinc, nickel, and silver.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Antique Decade Rosary Ring to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA986928
Dealers Internal Ref
411511S018
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross.
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Archive I An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross.

Antique Decade Rosary Ring, 18th Century

Archive II An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross. View II
Archive III An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross. View VII
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Telephone 01992 842 123
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross.
Antique Decade Rosary Ring, 18th Century
Ref: SA986928
An 18th-century aged silver decade rosary ring featuring ten raised nodes around the band and a circular bezel engraved with a four-petaled cross.
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FAQs

A decade rosary ring is a compact devotional object worn on the finger, featuring ten raised knobs and a central cross marker used to count prayers during Catholic recitation of the Rosary.

Eighteenth-century examples were typically cast in silver, bronze, brass, or gold, often featuring simple hand-carved or stamped cross motifs on the central bezel.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display signs of hand-casting, slight asymmetry, age-appropriate surface wear, natural metal oxidisation, and distinct period makers or purity marks where applicable.

These historical rings can be worn as understated jewellery items, styled alone on a thumb or index finger, or worn suspended as a pendant on a fine chain.

Clean the ring gently using a dry, microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or ultrasonic baths that could strip away natural aged patina and historical surface details.
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