This detailed design includes eyes represented by two ... "The discovery of such a ring is truly remarkable. "Mourning rings were often crafted to commemorate significant losses, particularly ...

It was later revealed that the mourning ring was engraved with the name, birth date and death date of Hugh Miller. Miller was a Victorian era Scottish geologist, writer and social justice campaigner.

A long lost gold ring commemorating a Scottish geologist and writer has been returned to Scotland after being found on a South African beach. A metal detectorist uncovered the mourning ring ...

A ring linked to a 19th century Scottish geologist which was found on a South African beach has gone on display for the first time. A metal detectorist found the mourning ring, engraved with Hugh ...