Ancient Roman, Empire Gold “The Little Blood-Red Jewel” — Delicate Gold Child's Ring with Deep Crimson Cabochon (No reserve price)
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Estimate € 400 - € 500
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“The Little Blood-Red Jewel” is a delicate ancient Roman gold ring, dated to circa the 1st–4th century AD, with a deep crimson cabochon.
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Description from the seller
A charming and exceptionally delicate miniature ring, distinguished by its captivating blood-red cabochon gemstone and warm golden appearance.
Weighing just 0.80 grams and measuring approximately 11 mm in diameter, this diminutive jewel may have been intended for a child, although its original wearer cannot be established.
At its centre rests a beautifully rounded, deep crimson stone, displaying almost black cherry-red tones in shadow and a luminous ruby-red glow under direct illumination. The stone is enclosed within a prominent circular bezel, framed by gently tapering shoulders and a slender hoop.
The ring's simple construction and restrained elegance evoke the intimate personal jewellery of Roman antiquity, when small rings could serve as ornaments, personal possessions or treasured gifts.
The surface retains irregularities and signs of wear, contributing to its distinctive historical appearance.
Details
- Proposed attribution: Roman period, subject to verification
- Material: Gold - Gemstone: Deep-red cabochon, possibly garnet
- Weight: 0.80 g
- Diameter: 11 mm
- Possible wearer: Child
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.
A charming and exceptionally delicate miniature ring, distinguished by its captivating blood-red cabochon gemstone and warm golden appearance.
Weighing just 0.80 grams and measuring approximately 11 mm in diameter, this diminutive jewel may have been intended for a child, although its original wearer cannot be established.
At its centre rests a beautifully rounded, deep crimson stone, displaying almost black cherry-red tones in shadow and a luminous ruby-red glow under direct illumination. The stone is enclosed within a prominent circular bezel, framed by gently tapering shoulders and a slender hoop.
The ring's simple construction and restrained elegance evoke the intimate personal jewellery of Roman antiquity, when small rings could serve as ornaments, personal possessions or treasured gifts.
The surface retains irregularities and signs of wear, contributing to its distinctive historical appearance.
Details
- Proposed attribution: Roman period, subject to verification
- Material: Gold - Gemstone: Deep-red cabochon, possibly garnet
- Weight: 0.80 g
- Diameter: 11 mm
- Possible wearer: Child
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, Empire
Century/timeframe
circa 1st–4th century AD
Name of object
“The Little Blood-Red Jewel” — Delicate Gold Child's Ring with Deep Crimson Cabochon
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1996
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
