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Tortugas Ladies' 2 Reale Replica Ring
Item #: 301627
This beautiful 2 Reale replica bezel-set ladies' ring was inspired by a rough-hewn silver "cob" coin recovered by Odyssey Marine Exploration's founders during the first deep-ocean archeological excavation of a colonial Spanish shipwreck.
Research suggests the sunken ship discovered near Florida's Dry Tortugas was part of the 1622 "Tierra Firma" fleet bound for Spain with New World silver reales, also known as "cobs." These irregular-shaped pieces of silver were shaved from colonial silver bars, hand-hammered and crudely stamped with the Spanish seal and an assayer's mark.
Like the 2 reale that was masterfully replicated for this ring, this coin is roughly the same size as today's nickel. Cast from fine, 925 sterling silver, wrapped in a 14-karat rope bezel and set in a 14-karat band with a tapered lace design, this striking piece of jewelry makes a timeless gift.
Ring Size: 7
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