"My father knew and loved The Lord of the Rings™ and was very excited when he heard that Peter
Jackson was going to film it in New Zealand, then came a phone call asking if he would make the One
Ring and he was thrilled and honoured" Thorkild
Hansen.
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The movie's Academy Award winning Art Direction team first approached Jens Hansen in
March 1999. From here 15 prototypes were submitted, they all boasted the same elegant
simplicity but came in a variety of weights and finishes. From this extensive collection a
decision was made and the final design for the 'movie Ring' was selected.
Jens and his son Thorkild then had to make the Ring scaled for different scenes and
sized to suit its various owners. We all know that there is only 'One Ring', but for the
film over forty variations were needed. From smaller solid gold versions that perfectly fit
Hobbit's fingers, to the one seen in the prologue spinning and turning through the air.
With a diameter of a massive eight inches this ring obviously couldn't be made of solid
gold, so steel was used, it was cut on a lathe and then plated.
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We are not an authorized or official licensee for any of the Lord of the Rings™ book
characters, movie jewellery or other merchandise, and we would hate to add to any confusion
regarding the marketing or ownership rights of The One Ring™. However, after the high
profile launch of the Fellowship of the Ring™, interest and requests from discerning
individuals was so high, that we finally agreed make faithful replicas of the Jens Hansen
movie ring for those who wished to own the genuine article.
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Jens Hansen
1940 - 1999 |
To be the original designers and makers of the movie Ring is something we are
exceptionally proud of. The Jens Hansen Movie Ring available here has been created with the
same dedication, passion and craftsmanship as the original. The elegant simplicity of the
design, the weight and quality of gold used are identical. Make NO mistake, when we
hand-make your Ring, it is the perfect reproduction of the ring you’ve seen onscreen in The
Fellowship of the Ring™, The Two Towers™, and The Return of the King™. It is an absolute
reproduction, correct in every detail, right down to NOT including any elvish inscription –
this is because the writing that appeared in the movie was actually added in
post-production as a computer generated special effect. To remain faithful to the original
storyline and idea the movie makers asked us not too use any engraving on the movie Ring.
(Please read more in our Q & A
section.)
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