Ancient ring adorned with Roman emperor image sells for nearly 600 times its expected price at auction
A 2,000-year-old garnet ring from ancient Rome that is believed to have an image of the first Roman emperor sold for nearly 600 times its expected price at a recent jewelry auction in England. The ring, which features an “intaglio” — a carving in a gem or piece of metal that can be used to seal official … Read more
