5/23/25 Report - Gold Ring Buried as Part of Ancient Practice. More Old Finds. More Than on the Surface.

 

Written by the TreasureGuide for the exclusive use of the Treasure Beaches Report

Archaeologists in the City of David in Israel have struck gold twice this year – finding yet another gold ring.

A gold ring set with a red gemstone dating back 2,300 years was recently discovered in excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and Tel Aviv University.


The ring is believed to have belonged to a boy or girl living in Jerusalem in the Second Temple period.

"This jewelry discovered now was likely buried then in the context of a well-known practice of that period, which symbolized the transition from childhood to adulthood," according to a joint press release.

Archaeologists were sifting through the dirt with a sieve near the excavation area when the ring was found...

Here is the link for more about that.

Rare 2,300-year-old gold ring discovered in Jerusalem's City of David

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Old Find Photo

If you've been following this blog, you know I've been showing some old find photos that I recently rediscovered.  Those photos were made before I took the finds to the safe deposit box.  The finds in the photos were almost all gold, although I occasionally included some silver finds that I thought were especially interesting for some reason.  So here is one more of those find photo.  

This is an unusually small group for some reason.  While I definitely remember some of these finds, none struck out so much that I remember the details of digging them up.  

I remember the pendant with the Egyptian hieroglyphs, for example, but not where it was found..  If I found it today, I'd probably do the research to see what it says - if it does really say something.

Black onyx rings are pretty common finds.

I see a little knot ring in the bottom row.  Knot rings are pretty common, but most aren't that kind of knot.  From my finds, I'd say Celtic knot rings are much more common.

Knot rings have been around for centuries and were initially used in ancient cultures such as the Greeks and Romans. The knot ring was a symbol of everlasting love that was used to express the idea of unity and loyalty. Knots have long been a symbol of strength, stability, and eternal love, making them an excellent choice for engagement and wedding rings...

1. Love Knot – Represents the bond of love and unbreakable commitment between two people.

2. Trinity Knot – Also known as the Celtic Knot, represents the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and soul. It is often given as a symbol of eternity and undying love.

3. Figure Eight Knot – Symbolizes infinity and the unbreakable cycle of life.

4. Sailor Knot – Represents a strong and secure bond, often given as a symbol of a long-lasting friendship or relationship...

Here is a link for more info on knot rings.

Unraveling The Meaning Behind Knot Rings: What Does A Knot Ring Symbolize? - Edenbengals.com

I think the knot on that little ring would probably be a sailor knot.

Anyhow that is a somewhat unremarkable group of finds. There are some nice rings, and the bracelet is good and heavy.

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When I gaze upon finds from the past, I'm reminded of many moments, but that is only the beginning.  Each object can take you on a journey through space and time, but also humanity.

Gold speaks of its beginning in nuclear fusion, supernova or neutron stars colliding.  Or closer to home, the earth's core, cataclysmic events, and then to old time miners hoping to see a sparkle of hope in their pan.

Quickly passing by the craftsman that shapes and forms the object, the salesperson hoping to make a living, and the work of nature while the object is hidden under earth or sand, another stop on the journey might be a couple standing before friends and family vowing to be true to each other for the rest of their life, or a birthday or Christmas, or a proud accomplishment and show of success and prosperity.

Of course, at this point I've also skipped the moment of discovery when the seeker spots the first glint of newly uncovered gold.  Then begins another journey, which starts with seeing, then grasping, both physical and mental, which can take you in many directions.

Anything can take you anywhere and will if you are open to it.  

Each object has a history as old as time and will tell its story to the seeker who is open to it.

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Source: Surfguru.com.

Not much change in site.

Treasure hunting is all about change.  I'll write more of that in the near future.

RTR - readiness to receive.

Good hunting,

Treasureguide@comcast.net