It’s easy to assume that ancient jewelry can only be found in museums. But there is enough of it around that if you have deep enough pockets, you can buy literal treasure.

This Tudor era ring is offered by Berganza. They explain, “Tudor enameled ‘BEHOLD THE ENDE’ skull ring. Formed to centre with an irregular quartefoil bezel, featuring a horizontal white and black enameled skull encased in a circular black enameled background, surrounded by the inscription ‘BEHOLD THE ENDE’ and decorated by black enameled borders and cruciform motifs, flanked by intricately carved skulls on either side and black enameled flower motifs which lead down to a solid D–shapeshank. Tested gold, approximately 6.89g in weight, English, circa 17th century AD, accompanied by Oxford Labs X-ray fluorescence analysis report stating the composition of the metal.

An example of a ring with similar design and inscription can be found in Diana Scarisbrick’s ‘Finger rings’, Oxford, 2003, page 59. See also Victoria & Albert Museum acquisition number 920-1871 for a ring of comparable age and composition.”

This is available for USD$41,910.