Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 2035. Estimate $400.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANTIQUITY. ROMAN ERA. Roman. Gold finger ring. Circa 2nd-3rd century AD. Inner diameter: 22mm; total weight including gemstone: 7.10 gm. Simple gold band with deep bezel holding a large garnet cabachon in a deep pigeon's blood hue, dark ruby with a touch of amethyst. Good condition, a few bumps to the edges of the bezel. A large and impressive ancient piece of jewelry. ($400)