Bidspirit auction | LATE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH
LATE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH ALMOND-SHAPED GEMSTONE - Ca. AD 250 - 450. A gold ring composed of a flat-section round hoop, joined to a prominent rectangular-shaped flat bezel bordered by a serrated decorative design, creating a crown-like outline around the central setting. The centre of the bezel features a raised, oval-shaped cell housing a pale blue gemstone, securely inlaid within a surrounding granite stone. The gemstone is smoothly polished, contrasting with the textured surface of the bezel and the granite inlay. The underside of the bezel is flat, aligning seamlessly with the hoop.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 10g.Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication report from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden.