Trivial Pursuit Anyone?

[Lady Vashj]

A long long long long time ago, some time in the 70s I thinkish, about that time or so. There was a big LoTR fad then too, with all the SCA stuff and D&D.

Anyhoo, some company made The One True Ring. To say it was a novelty gimmick would be... reaching. It was 24k gold, made to fit your finger (Even had half sizes) and the Elvish lettering on the ring was inlaid swirled silver and white gold. Had a pretty marbled effect. Some big rich catalogue offered it as the ultimate xmas gift. (Same company later offered a REAL mummy sacophagus) I can't remember the name. Now, mind you, this WAS the 70s, and the ring cost a cool $1,999.99. It was possible to buy a brand new car for cheaper. I coveted The Precious, but never bought one. They were limited editions, I wonder how much they are worth now?

I always wondered, in my own twisted little way, if perhaps some fat velvet pimp went and ordered one for his pinky with out ever knowing what it was for.

I found one more recently; a movie tie-in. I can't remember the name of the catalog either, so no way of knowing if it's the same, but it had a solid gold one - not made to fit, just to display - for around $800, and a silver one with gold plating on a chain for about $150. A friend of mine got a gilded base-metal version for about $15. I want one, but I've never been able to find it, and I just don't have $150 kicking around.