Gold finger ring

Unknown

3rd century CE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

This impressive ring was used as a betrothal or wedding band—a tradition that only became firmly established in the third century A.D. The small size of the hoop suggests that it was given to a young fiancée or bride, but its weight implies that the couple was able to afford valuable pieces of gold jewelry.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd century CE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Purchase, Patricia and Marietta Fried Gift, 2016