Bidspirit auction | 14K Gold & Garnet Metropolitan

14K Gold & Garnet Metropolitan Museum of Art Ancient Roman Reproduction Ring and Earrings - 14K Gold & Garnet Metropolitan Museum of Art Ancient Roman Reproduction Ring and Earrings Set, 15.8g total weight. Marked ”MMA 585 14K.” Includes certificate from The Metropolitan Museum of Art: ”ROMAN RING WITH GARNETS/ Late Roman, 3rd or 4th century/ Withe the expansion of the Roman Empire, a variety of colored stones were introduced to the Mediterranean world. These were eagerly sought after, and the collecting of gemstones became popular. The style of the ring was developed in the third century A.D. when the passion for wearing many rings was rife among the Romans. It is composed of round, oval, and rectangular garnets, individually set and fused together to form a hoop. The Museum's Roman Ring with Garnets is formed from eleven garnets, set by hand in 14-karat gold...” Approximate ring size 7.75. Ring width approximately 6.9mm. Earrings approximately 20.0L x 6.1W mm. ALL CREDIT CARDS WILL BE MANUALLY VERIFIED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. PLEASE NOTE: Winning bidders are not required to use the LiveShipping option. Clark's works with the following independent shippers: Auction Pack: auctionpack@comcast.net, (510) 420-1171; Santa Cruz UPS Store: store1128@theupsstore.com, (831) 426-5762; Pak Mail: us148@pakmail.com, (415) 472-2533. Clark's provides in-house shipping for jewelry, silver, and military medals.)