FINE ROMAN WOMAN'S RING C.100-400 AD, SIZE 8 1/2 10/18/2022 3mm width with some variance

3mm width with some variance

The upper half with a thick twist or roped motif on the sides

for decoration long before their conversion in the late 11th century

Anglo-Saxon

That form is also known as the Crusader's cross

FINE ROMAN WOMAN'S RING C.100-400 AD, SIZE 8 1/2 10/18/2022 3mm width with some varianceGilt bronze, size 8 1 2. Rounded face band, 2. 2mm. Raised lozenge shaped bezel. A signet ring, these were purchased plain as here and cut to order or sometimes, by the owner to provide a signature seal for legal matters. Many, particularly those worn by women, were not so modified, but simply worn as purchased. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. See the reference image which shows the process. Jewelry gift boxed with a