Songs of the Earth

They are the spirit of every sunlit meadow and moonlit forest, souls who move effortlessly between song and silence. With calloused fingers that dance over strings, they bring music to life as naturally as the breeze stirs the leaves. The notes of their fiddle echo like birdcalls through the trees, and the hum of their harmonica mingles with the babbling brook. In their presence, even the wind seems to hold its breath, listening.

Family gatherings are their altar, where they conjure melodies that weave generations together. Their laughter rings like the distant call of a woodland creature, wild and free, and when they play, it’s as if the very heart of the earth joins in the chorus.

I know people like this—those for whom music flows as effortlessly as breath, and you can’t wait to be with them again when the melodies are sure to rise. This ring features Pan, the Greek god of music and nature, playing his flute. Pan, the shepherd of the wild, lives simply and freely, embodying the spirit of harmony with the earth. Below him, the inscription reads MCMLIX, “1959,” with the letter W engraved on the shoulders.

This could have been a class ring, a personal memento, or perhaps it marked a birth year. I imagine the wearer loved music and the outdoors, a cherished soul who brought joy to many gatherings of friends and family, where the air was always filled with laughter and song.

David here, we had a customer call us after this ring was featured in a Saturday Email to let us know that this is a class ring from Wheaton College, Norton Mass. if you’re looking for a nice gold ring without stones this is a cool piece!

Estate Price……………$465

Replacement Value…..$950

Ring is a size 7. Can be sized up to a 9 and down to a 5.5.