Ancient Roman twin ring set with glass. An unusual and rare ring composed of a pair of D-shape finger hoops, each set to top with a horizontal drop shape collet with green glass inlay, joined together by a decorative double wire scroll and goldgranule to top. Tested yellow gold, approximately 6.19 grams in weight, circa 1st-2nd century AD.
For a further example of a double-hoop ring, see item 223 in Ruseva-Slokoska, L. 'Roman Jewellery', Sofia, 1991.
Ancient Roman twin ring set with glass, circa 1st-2nd century AD.
Ancient Roman twin ring set with glass. An unusual and rare ring composed of a pair of D-shape finger hoops, each set to top with a horizontal drop shape collet with green glass inlay, joined together by a decorative double wire scroll and gold granule to top. Tested yellow gold, approximately 6.19 grams in weight, circa 1st-2nd century AD.
For a further example of a double-hoop ring, see item 223 in Ruseva-Slokoska, L. 'Roman Jewellery', Sofia, 1991.
Approximate ring size M and U.