Roman Gold Ring Set With A Burnt Agate, Circa. 3rd Century Ad.

Roman gold ring set with a burnt agate, circa. 3rd century AD.
A high carat gold Roman ring set with a burnt agate, circa. 3rd century AD.

Ring size G 1/2 UK/ 3.25 US, with a narrow oval profile. 

The burnt agate stone measures 1.2 x 0.9cm.

The last image of a Roman ring, also set with a burnt agate can be found in the ‘Ralph Harari Collection of Finger Rings’ by John Boardman and Diana Scarisbrick, cat no. 38.

A similar style of Roman ring, but set with an intaglio can be found in the collection of the British Museum, registration number; 1923,0401.195.