The ring is believed to have been worn by a Celtic tribal chieftain A 2,000-year-old gold ring believed to have been worn by a Celtic ruler could go on display in York after being sold at auction ...

Moreover, Celtic knots are also a staple in jewelry and metalwork, frequently crafted into rings, necklaces and brooches ... The Celtic shield knot is an ancient symbol of protection.

The shield is thus quite a significant find on its own. The find is so exquisite, in fact, that experts have hailed it “the most important British Celtic art object of the millennium.” ...