ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH NICOLO STONE. Ca. AD 100 - 200. A gold ring with a rounded hoop, thickened at the shoulders and tapering gradually towards the back. Set within the plain oval bezel is a nicolo stone, polished flat to display its natural stratification of white and dark layers. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2771, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 321. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 4.3g Provenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.