Roman Gold Ring with Ruby Gemstone. 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. A gold ring composed of a plaited hoop with pellet to each shoulder and oval bezel, set with a polished ruby cabochon. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 208, for type. 7.22 grams, 28.34 mm overall, 20.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19) (1 1/8 in.) Acquired 1970s-2000s. Private London collection of a lady, deceased. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11271-189419.

Very fine condition. A large wearable size.