FINE ROMAN WOMAN'S RING C.100-400 AD, SIZE 8 1/2 10/18/2022 with well-rounded face

with well-rounded face

size 5 1/4

for decoration long before their conversion in the late 11th century

unidentified

The upper half with a thick twist or roped motif on the sides

FINE ROMAN WOMAN'S RING C.100-400 AD, SIZE 8 1/2 10/18/2022 with well-rounded faceGilt bronze, size 8 1 2. Rounded face band, 2. 2mm. Raised lozenge shaped bezel. A signet ring, these were purchased plain as here and cut to order or sometimes, by the owner to provide a signature seal for legal matters. Many, particularly those worn by women, were not so modified, but simply worn as purchased. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. See the reference image which shows the process. Jewelry gift boxed with a