Roman Gold Ring with Artemis of Ephesus Gemstone. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Slender hoop with sharp shoulders, inset carnelian gemstone with intaglio Artemis motif. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 380, for type. 3.18 grams, 21.99 mm overall, 19.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (7/8 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.