ROMAN SIGNET RING, 2ND-5TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 3 1/4 1/10/2023 Probably part of a clearer

Probably part of a clearer motif originally

Irregular width

size 5 3/4

The band is made with overlapping ends rather than continuous

ROMAN SIGNET RING, 2ND-5TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 3 1/4 1/10/2023 Probably part of a clearerGood quality with 1. 8mm rounded face band, thickened at the bottom and flaring to the shoulders. Oval bezel cut with marks, serving as a signet which identified the owner and could be used to seal legal matters. (In Ben Hur, the title character identifies himself by stamping Messalas tablet with his ring which bears the signet of Quintus Arrius). Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift box