393, Lot: 926. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Rock crystal finger ring with gold-framed carnelian gemstone. Roman, 2nd-3rd centuries AD. Flared band widens at shoulders. Gold bezel set with an ovoid carnelian gemstone. Maximum interior diameter: 17mm. A few very tiny chips, otherwise well-preserved. Rare material for band.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 72 (14 June 2006), lot 2758.