Gold, 2.51 grams; 21.26 mm. Internal 19.00 mm, US size 9.5; UK size S. Circa 1st-2nd century AD. Band separated in to three sections; the two outer bands are plain with the central one being detailed with hundreds of raised ribs, both ends of the band terminate under the bezel. Set with a red stone intaglio depicting clasped hands the bezel is detailed with a heavily beaded border. The clasped hands represent Concordia, the Roman goddess of agreement, understanding and marital harmony. Ref: Benet’s Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom; page 177. A scarce ring in extremely fine condition. Not found in UK, ex Ancient Art.

In ancient Roman, consent had to be shown in public prior to the wedding ceremony. One way to show consent was for the future bride and groom to appear in public holding hands. Consent was shown again during the wedding ceremony, and once again at the door of her new home, before she entered. An engagement period before the wedding was considered good manners, but it wasn't a legal requirement. An engagement ring was usual, when affordable.

Silver, 4.88 grams; 21.60 mm. Internal, 16.50 mm; US size 6.5, UK size M. Circa 2nd-3rd century AD. Nice solid silver ring set with carnelian stone engraved with a standing figure, probably a deity. Ref: Similar to Celtic and Roman Artefacts; RB314. Very fine condition.

Copper alloy, 7.31 grams; 23.93 mm; internal 16.80 mm [UK size M1/4; US size 6 1/4; European size 12.56]. Circa 1st - 3rd century AD. A military type ring with hunched shoulders and detailed with a carved line design, in the centre is a raised bezel with a dark green glass setting. Ref: Similar to Benet’s Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom; page 194. Very fine condition.

Silver, 3.41 grams; 19.44 mm; internal 14.28 mm [Approx size J; US size 4 5/8]. Circa 1st - 3rd century AD. A small ring made to be worn on the end of the finger. It has a plain wide band with an ovoid blue glass setting into a raised bezel. Ref: Similar to Benet’s Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom; page 187. Very fine condition.