Roman Empire Floral Design Silver Ring
Date: c. 2nd-4th Century A.D.Weight: 1.51 gramsSize: 3.5 (U.S.) / F 1/2 (U.K.) History of the Artifact This ancient Roman silver ring, likely dating to the 2nd–4th century AD, features a delicately raised floral bezel composed of five rounded petals or granules arranged in a rosette form. The band is decorated with a repeating zigzag motif, possibly intended to evoke stylized foliage or protective patterning. Rings of this type were often worn not only as personal adornment but also as amulets imbued with symbolic meaning—flowers commonly representing renewal or the divine feminine in Roman iconography. Crafted from solid silver, the piece has developed a soft, even patina from centuries of age and burial. Despite its modest scale, the ring exhibits a pleasing balance between geometric precision and organic form. Authenticity Ancient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection: Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from