Goldring with Banded Agate

Culture: Roman

Period: 3rd century A.D.

Material: Gold, Banded Agate

Dimensions: 2.1 cm in diameter; 7.3 gram

Price: Sold

Ref: 3564

Provenance: From a German private collection, acquired prior to 2011.

Condition: Intact and ready to wear.

Description: Beautifully preserved and ready-to-wear Roman goldring with a magnificent banded agate in an oval setting. The smooth ring shank forks on the upper part and merges into four stages holding the high setting. The banded agate is conical and at the tip slightly rounded. The four stages are each on their ends delicately wrapped with gold wire. A beautifully unrestored jewellery in a large wearable size.