Roman Gold And Carnelian Lady's Ring - 4.2 G - Dec 20, 2018 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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Roman Gold and Carnelian Lady's Ring - 4.2 g

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Roman Gold and Carnelian Lady's Ring - 4.2 g
Roman Gold and Carnelian Lady's Ring - 4.2 g
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite gold signet ring with a red carnelian intaglio incised with what appears to be a tortoise design. In the Classical World, the tortoise was a symbol of fertility and an attribute of Venus (Greek Aphrodite) - the goddess of love and beauty. A beautiful example of ancient Roman jewelry. Gold quality: 98.7% gold - equivalent to 23K+. Size: intaglio measures .125" in diameter (0.3 cm); opening measures .625" W (1.6 cm); too petite to fit our ring sizer.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#142068
Condition
Normal surface wear to intaglio and shank with some scratches commensurate with age. Gold has attained a lovely warm patina.
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Roman Gold and Carnelian Lady's Ring - 4.2 g

Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Starting Price $400
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