An important ancient gold marriage ring, Italy 2nd - 3rd century AD.

An important ancient gold marriage ring.

Roman, 2nd - 3rd century AD.

Ring size Q UK / 8 US.

The bezel measures 1.6 x 1.4cm.

The nicolo intaglio shows a man and a woman standing face to face and shaking hands, the woman holding an ear of wheat, the male figure resting upon a shield, signifying his military status. The wheat symbolises abundance, fertility and prosperity in marriage.