WW2 Bakelite Prison Ring wedding and set with six ruby

and set with six ruby "nails"

Inner circumference:  18cm

DATE: 1920's

Wonderfully intricate and crafted in 15 karat gold throughout

Set with an old cut diamond "brain" and striking ruby eyes

WW2 Bakelite Prison Ring wedding and set with six rubyDATE: WW2 During World War II, prisoners of war had limited resources, and creative outlets were scarce However this only brought on more creativity! Pieces were made from materials such as Bakelite, commonly used at the time. People would fashion these by carving, shaping, and polishing the plastic into rings that could be worn as jewellery or traded with other prisoners or guards. While the conditions varied greatly, crafting items like these rings