Roman Gold Ring With Garnet - Imperial Period - Provenance
ROMAN GOLD RING WITH A CENTRAL RED GARNET CABOCHON
Imperial Period
Roman gold ring with a wide, tapered band, adorned with an oval bezel set with a red garnet cabochon. The setting is framed by an elegant twisted border, lending the piece a refined character typical of ancient Roman jewelry.
For a comparable example, see: The British Museum, no. 1917,0501.746.
Inner diameter: 16.71 mm
US size: 6 1/4
UK size: M
3.3 g
Provenance: Private collection, London.
Previously in a major private collection in New York, assembled between 1975 and 1995.
The collection was authenticated in the early 1990s by Dr. Jack Ogden and Barbara Deppert-Lippitz, eminent and internationally recognized specialists in jewelry and antique jewelry. A significant number of items from this collection have also been featured in a professional catalog.
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition
Material: Gold
Diameter: 16.7
Reference (ID): 1825722
Availability: In stock
