The Danish doctoral ring was introduced in 1824. The current design was created by
medallist Harald Conradsen in 1866 and features a gold plate with a portrait of
Pallas Athena surrounded by a
laurel wreath. The ring is not awarded as such, but the doctoral title enables the recipient to purchase the figured plate from the
University of Copenhagen, which is the facilitator of this service. If the doctor wishes it attached to an actual ring, the doctor must purchase this service from a jeweller at their own expense. The ring is normally worn on the index finger of the right hand. ==References==