- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: LOTR Official
- Model: WD451
- Location: Middle -Earth
Available Options
| Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) | Circumference (in) | Circumference (mm) | US / Canada | UK / NZ / AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.570 | 14.5 | 1.790 | 45.5 | 3 1/2 | G |
| 0.578 | 14.7 | 1.815 | 46.1 | 3 3/4 | G 1/2 |
| 0.586 | 14.9 | 1.840 | 46.7 | 4 | H |
| 0.594 | 15.1 | 1.865 | 47.4 | 4 1/4 | H 1/2 |
| 0.602 | 15.3 | 1.890 | 48.0 | 4 1/2 | I |
| 0.610 | 15.5 | 1.915 | 48.7 | 4 3/4 | J |
| 0.618 | 15.7 | 1.941 | 49.3 | 5 | J 1/2 |
| 0.626 | 15.9 | 1.966 | 49.9 | 5 1/4 | K |
| 0.634 | 16.1 | 1.991 | 50.6 | 5 1/2 | K 1/2 |
| 0.642 | 16.3 | 2.016 | 51.2 | 5 3/4 | L |
| 0.650 | 16.5 | 2.041 | 51.8 | 6 | L 1/2 |
| 0.658 | 16.7 | 2.066 | 52.5 | 6 1/4 | M |
| 0.666 | 16.9 | 2.091 | 53.1 | 6 1/2 | M 1/2 |
| 0.674 | 17.1 | 2.116 | 53.8 | 6 3/4 | N |
| 0.682 | 17.3 | 2.141 | 54.4 | 7 | N 1/2 |
| 0.690 | 17.5 | 2.167 | 55.0 | 7 1/4 | O |
| 0.698 | 17.7 | 2.192 | 55.7 | 7 1/2 | O 1/2 |
| 0.706 | 17.9 | 2.217 | 56.3 | 7 3/4 | P |
| 0.714 | 18.1 | 2.242 | 56.9 | 8 | P 1/2 |
| 0.722 | 18.3 | 2.267 | 57.6 | 8 1/4 | Q |
| 0.730 | 18.5 | 2.292 | 58.2 | 8 1/2 | Q 1/2 |
| 0.738 | 18.7 | 2.317 | 58.9 | 8 3/4 | R |
| 0.746 | 18.9 | 2.342 | 59.5 | 9 | R 1/2 |
| 0.754 | 19.2 | 2.368 | 60.1 | 9 1/4 | S |
| 0.762 | 19.4 | 2.393 | 60.8 | 9 1/2 | S 1/2 |
| 0.770 | 19.6 | 2.418 | 61.4 | 9 3/4 | T |
| 0.778 | 19.8 | 2.443 | 62.1 | 10 | T 1/2 |
| 0.786 | 20.0 | 2.468 | 62.7 | 10 1/4 | U |
| 0.794 | 20.2 | 2.493 | 63.3 | 10 1/2 | U 1/2 |
| 0.802 | 20.4 | 2.518 | 64.0 | 10 3/4 | V |
| 0.810 | 20.6 | 2.543 | 64.6 | 11 | V 1/2 |
| 0.818 | 20.8 | 2.569 | 65.2 | 11 1/4 | W |
| 0.826 | 21.0 | 2.594 | 65.9 | 11 1/2 | W 1/2 |
| 0.834 | 21.2 | 2.619 | 66.5 | 11 3/4 | X |
| 0.842 | 21.4 | 2.644 | 67.2 | 12 | X 1/2 |
| 0.850 | 21.6 | 2.669 | 67.8 | 12 1/4 | Y |
| 0.858 | 21.8 | 2.694 | 68.4 | 12 1/2 | Z |
| 0.866 | 22.0 | 2.719 | 69.1 | 12 3/4 | Z 1/2 |
| 0.874 | 22.2 | 2.744 | 69.7 | 13 | - |
| 0.882 | 22.4 | 2.769 | 70.3 | 13 1/4 | Z1 |
| 0.890 | 22.6 | 2.795 | 71.0 | 13 1/2 | - |
| 0.898 | 22.8 | 2.820 | 71.6 | 13 3/4 | Z2 |
| 0.906 | 23.0 | 2.845 | 72.3 | 14 | Z3 |
| 0.914 | 23.2 | 2.870 | 72.9 | 14 1/4 | - |
| 0.922 | 23.4 | 2.895 | 73.5 | 14 1/2 | Z4 |
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Official Hobbit — Gollum's Obsession, Engraved in Silver
No two words in Tolkien's fiction have been more quoted, more imitated, or more understood as shorthand for the entire concept of obsession. "My precious" is how Gollum referred to the One Ring — not as a weapon or a treasure or a found object, but as something intimate and irreplaceable, part of himself, the thing that had defined his existence for five hundred years. It is the language of addiction applied to a magic ring. It is also the language of identity: by the time of The Hobbit, Gollum could barely tell himself apart from the Ring.
This ring carries those two words engraved on its outer surface — "My Precious" in a classic script, exactly as the phrase appears in the films — with the Official Hobbit logo engraved on the inside as authentication. A 6mm comfort-fit band in solid 925 sterling silver, custom-made to your exact size in New Zealand. Also wearable on a belcher chain as a pendant, for those who prefer to carry it the way Gollum did — close, hidden, never quite revealed.
Gollum says "my precious" because the One Ring had become, for him, both a possession and an identity. Tolkien scholars note that the phrase mirrors the language of addiction — possessive, diminutive, intimate — showing how completely the Ring had become Gollum's source of purpose and self-worth. The word "precious" converts the Ring from mere property into something irreplaceable. The difficulty of distinguishing whether Gollum refers to the Ring or to himself when he uses the term is deliberate: the Ring had so thoroughly dominated his mind that the distinction had effectively disappeared. The phrase first appears in The Hobbit; it is still Gollum's last word as he falls into the Crack of Doom.
Sméagol was a Stoor Hobbit — one of the three kindreds of Hobbits in the Third Age — who lived near the Gladden Fields on the banks of the River Anduin. In the year 2463 of the Third Age, his cousin Déagol found a gold ring in the river mud while fishing. Sméagol murdered him for it on the spot — on his birthday, which Tolkien notes — and was subsequently banished from his community. He retreated into the Misty Mountains with the Ring and spent 471 years there, alone in the dark.
The name Gollum came from the guttural swallowing noise he made — a physical change brought on by centuries of the Ring's corruption. The Tolkien scholar Douglas Anderson suggests the name derives from the Old Norse word gull or goll, meaning "gold, treasure, something precious" — making Gollum's very name an embodiment of his obsession, before he even opened his mouth to speak it.
His role in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings is as the character who demonstrates what the Ring does to those who hold it too long. He is Frodo's shadow — the demonstration of what Frodo would become if he failed. He is also, at the last, the instrument of the Ring's destruction: without Gollum biting off Frodo's finger on the edge of the Crack of Doom and falling in with the Ring, the quest would have failed completely. The most corrupted character in the story saved it. That is the kind of irony Tolkien specialised in.
The ring is engraved on both surfaces. The outside carries "My Precious" in classic script — the words visible to the world, the obsession worn openly. The inside carries the Official Hobbit logo — the authentication mark that says this is the real thing, licensed and made in New Zealand, not a generic tribute ring. One side for the story; one side for the provenance. The two-sided engraving also mirrors the duality of the character who inspired it — Gollum and Sméagol, the outside and the inside, the obsession and the history underneath it.
| 6mm Comfort-Fit Band — Daily Wear DesignThe 6mm band features a comfort-fit profile — rounded on both interior and exterior — designed for all-day wearing. The same Comfort Curve approach as the One Ring, applied to a completely different piece. A ring you can wear without noticing it until you choose to. | Gold Option — 9ct Yellow Gold on RequestA 9ct yellow gold version is available on request — allow 3–4 weeks for the gold edition. Please contact us for current gold pricing before ordering. The gold version carries the same engravings on a warm yellow-gold band. |
| Wearable as a Pendant TooAdd a sterling silver belcher chain at checkout to wear the ring as a pendant — the way Gollum carried the One Ring, close to the body, hidden, always present. Both options are available; the ring works equally well in both modes. | Custom-Made in 5–7 Days — Your Exact SizeEvery "My Precious" ring is made to your exact sizing in approximately 5–7 days. UK/NZ/AU and US sizing both accepted. Arrives in a branded Hobbit leather pouch with a certificate of authenticity. |
| Material | Solid 925 Sterling Silver — Nickel Free (9ct Gold available on request) |
| Width | 6mm Comfort-Fit band — rounded interior and exterior |
| Outer Engraving | "My Precious" — classic script |
| Inner Engraving | Official Hobbit Logo |
| Optional | Sterling Silver Belcher Chain — for wearing as a pendant |
| Sizing | Made to order — UK/NZ/AU or US ring sizing standards |
| Lead Time | Approximately 5–7 days (silver); 3–4 weeks (gold) |
| Licence | Official New Line Productions Licensed Product — made in New Zealand |
| Includes | Hobbit Leather Pouch & Certificate of Authenticity |
| Guarantee | 5-Year Written Guarantee |
FAQ
Why does Gollum say "my precious"?
Gollum says "my precious" because the One Ring had become, for him, both a possession and an identity. Tolkien scholars describe the phrase as mirroring the language of addiction — possessive, diminutive, intimate — showing how completely the Ring had consumed Gollum's sense of self. The difficulty of distinguishing whether Gollum refers to the Ring or to himself when he uses the term is deliberate: after five centuries, the distinction had effectively disappeared. The phrase first appears in The Hobbit and is still Gollum's last word as he falls into the Crack of Doom.
What does "Gollum" mean?
The name Gollum came from the guttural swallowing noise Sméagol made — a physical change brought on by centuries of the Ring's corruption. The Tolkien scholar Douglas Anderson has suggested it derives from the Old Norse word gull or goll, meaning "gold, treasure, something precious" — making Gollum's very name an embodiment of his obsession before he even opened his mouth to speak it.
What is engraved on the ring?
The outer surface carries "My Precious" in classic script. The inner surface carries the Official Hobbit logo as authentication. Both engravings are present on every ring in this range.
Can I wear it as a pendant?
Yes — add a sterling silver belcher chain at checkout to wear the ring as a pendant — close to the body, the way Gollum carried it.
Is a gold version available?
Yes — a 9ct yellow gold version is available on request. Allow 3–4 weeks for crafting. Contact us for current gold pricing before ordering.
Is this officially licensed?
Yes — official New Line Productions Hobbit licensed product, made in New Zealand. Hobbit leather pouch and certificate of authenticity included.
