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 by local firm, GP Engineering, and was then heavily gold plated by a specialist electroplater.

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 to make faithful replicas of the Jens Hansen movie ring for those who wished to own the genuine article.

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.)

Accompanying your Movie Ring will be a Certificate of Origin (Front and Back), proof that you have a genuine article from Jens Hansen - Gold & Silversmith.