A 17th Century mourning ring discovered by a metal detectorist ... I never in my wildest dreams thought it was going to be a gold ring." Mr Woolmington has previously found Roman coins and ...

Helen Smith of Hansons Auctioneers holds the 17th-century "mourning ring" found on pasture land in Dorset. (Hansons Auctioneers via SWNS) It has been given a guide price of between $739 to $985 but ...

Auctioneers said at first glance the ring appeared to be an ordinary 18-carat gold wedding band but was confirmed as a mourning ring upon closer inspection. Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons ...

Auctioneers said at first glance the ring appeared to be an ordinary 18-carat gold wedding band but was confirmed as a mourning ring upon closer inspection. Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons ...