{"id":24490,"date":"2026-06-30T10:42:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/?p=24490"},"modified":"2026-06-30T10:55:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:55:06","slug":"dachtylidi-me-diamantia-hogback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/en\/news\/dachtylidi-me-diamantia-hogback\/","title":{"rendered":"Hogback diamond ring."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A late 16th to early 17th century diamond ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in 2024. One of the star lots at Noonans\u00ab \u00bbJewellery, Silver, &amp; Objects of Vertu' auction. The auction took place in London on Tuesday. The two missing diamonds were recovered and included in the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hobag-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hobag-1.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hobag-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hobag-1-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hobag-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A diamond ring from the late 16th to early 17th century. It was discovered in 2024 by a metal detectorist. It sold for \u00a317,000, or about $22,400, at auction in London earlier this week.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its value is estimated between \u00a315,000 and \u00a320,000 ($20,000 to $27,000). It was purchased by a telephone bidder from the UK at Noonans\u00ab \u00bbJewellery, Silver, &amp; Objects of Vertu\" auction on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ring has a floral-shaped halo, with a row of eight \u00abhogback\u00bb diamonds. The eight diamonds surround a central \u00abrose-cut\u00bb diamond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u00abhogback\u00bb is an old, rectangular-shaped diamond cut. It is considered a precursor to the \u00abbaguette\u00bb cut, according to the International Antique Jewellers Association.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the shape is similar, the crest of the \u00abhogback\u00bb is rounded rather than flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Back-of-ring.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Back-of-ring.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Back-of-ring-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Back-of-ring-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Back-of-ring-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The gold ring bears a row of nine diamonds on top and turquoise and white enamel on the underside of the band. It is an example of early 17th-century Baroque aesthetics, as previously stated by the auction house.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The underside of the bezel features a flower of turquoise and white enamel. Four-leaf flowers have been placed on the arms, while the base is engraved with spiral motifs and foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The analysis showed that the gold is 19.2 karats, the standard established by King Edward I in 1300.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stuart Jones, a 42-year-old metal detectorist from Solihull, found the ring in the village of Wormington, near Evesham, in Gloucestershire, about two years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16th-century-ring.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16th-century-ring.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16th-century-ring-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16th-century-ring-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/16th-century-ring-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spot where it was found was less than five miles from two significant manor houses that existed in the 16th century, as the auction house had previously pointed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The proceeds from the sale of the ring, which has not been declared a treasure, will be shared between Jones and the owner of the land.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jones works as a welder-fabricator at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull. He and his partner, Irene, have a two-year-old son, Leonardo. He said he was thrilled about the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abThe discovery of the ring in November 2024 was already a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But to see it achieve such a fantastic result at auction is beyond imagination,\u00bb he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abFrom the moment my detector found it, I knew I'd found something special. But I never expected the journey that would follow through the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). That is, the treasure process and, ultimately, the auction.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is run by the British Museum and Amgueddfa Cymru \u2013 National Museum Wales, with the aim of encouraging the recording of archaeological finds discovered by the public in England and Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It supplements the Treasure Act 1996, which requires the public to report certain metal and prehistoric finds to UK authorities, thereby giving museums the opportunity to acquire them before the finder decides whether to keep or sell the item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abThe sale isn't just about the value of the ring; it's about the story behind it and the privilege of being the person who helped bring a significant piece of the past back into the spotlight. Knowing that a beautiful Tudor-era jewel, lost for centuries, is now cherished by collectors and enthusiasts is incredibly satisfying,\u00bb said Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue by also thanking the landowner, PAS, and the auction house for their support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00abIt was an unforgettable trip, which I will remember with love for the rest of my life,\u00bb he said.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The auction also featured 14 finds from metal detector users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gold memory ring with a memento mori skull motif, dedicated to the memory of Dr. Richard Busby (1606-1695), sold for \u00a33,200 ($4,200), via a dealer bid. As its estimated value ranged between \u00a32,000 and \u00a33,000 ($2,600 to $3,900).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Busby-ring.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Busby-ring.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Busby-ring-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Busby-ring-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/veneticomagazine.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Busby-ring-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside the ring is the inscription \u00abRi Busby STP ob 5 Ap 95 aet 89\u00bb and it bears the double maker's mark \u00abG\u00bb in a shield-shaped emblem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Busby was headmaster of Westminster School from 1638 until his death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Described as \u00abthe most famous tutor of his age,\u00bb his most notable students included the philosopher John Locke, the architect Christopher Wren, the playwright Robert Dryden, the diplomat Matthew Prior, the composer Henry Purcell, and the natural scientist Robert Hooke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is buried in Westminster Abbey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Busby left money to friends in his will for the purchase of memory rings, a common practice at the time, according to Noonans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ninety rings with leafy motifs were purchased, of which 20 had a skull motif, according to Westminster records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ring that was auctioned was discovered by Amanda Parker, a metal detectorist, near Catforth, Lancashire in 2024. Parker and the landowner watched the auction online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abI am very pleased with the result, it sold for slightly above the top estimate,\u00bb said Parker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abI had never attended an auction before, it was very exciting, however I'm not sure what I'll do with the money, maybe I'll go on vacation!\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/nationaljeweler.com\/articles\/15083-hogback-diamond-ring-finds-a-new-home\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/nationaljeweler.com\/articles\/15083-hogback-diamond-ring-finds-a-new-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nationaljeweler.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A hogback diamond ring\u2014an old cut dating back to around the 16th century\u2014sold for over $20,000 at an auction in the 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