Ancient Roman Gold Ring

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Ancient Roman gold ring with an octagonal jasper intaglio dating to the 3rd century AD, with a round-hoop design, outer diameter about 2.6 × 2.3 cm (size ~51), weight ~6.6 g, in good condition with some scratches and a slightly bent bezel, provenance private collection in Austria acquired from an auction house and in Germany since 2025, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and dispatched within Europe.

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Description from the seller

Nice ancient late Roman gold ring. This fine ancient gold ring comprised of a round section hoop with expanding diamond-shaped shoulders and an octagonal yellow jasper intaglio.

Date: Roman, ca. 3rd century A.D.
Material: Gold, Jasper
Size: outer diameter: ca. 2,6 cm x 2,3 cm, Ringsize ca. 51
Weight: ca. 6,6g
Condition: some scratches on the ring and stone, bezel a bit bent, otherwise in good condition
Provenance: private collection (Austria), in Germany since 2025

Dispatch only to addresses within EUROPE.


The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed.
This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.


Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Nice ancient late Roman gold ring. This fine ancient gold ring comprised of a round section hoop with expanding diamond-shaped shoulders and an octagonal yellow jasper intaglio.

Date: Roman, ca. 3rd century A.D.
Material: Gold, Jasper
Size: outer diameter: ca. 2,6 cm x 2,3 cm, Ringsize ca. 51
Weight: ca. 6,6g
Condition: some scratches on the ring and stone, bezel a bit bent, otherwise in good condition
Provenance: private collection (Austria), in Germany since 2025

Dispatch only to addresses within EUROPE.


The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed.
This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.


Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
3rd century AD
Name of object
Ring
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
Austria
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
GermanyVerified
592
Objects sold
100%
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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