ROMAN EVIL EYE RING, 1ST-3RD C. AD, SIZE 9 2 3/4 Intricately shaped bezel as a

Intricately shaped bezel as a lozenge with end nubs and scalloped sides

with deep relief decoration of diamonds flanked by pairs of nubs between raised borders

probably a reference to the cross and saltire (cross of St

The raised oval bezel cut with two figures

ROMAN EVIL EYE RING, 1ST-3RD C. AD, SIZE 9 2 3/4 Intricately shaped bezel as aGilt bronze, size 9 with round section band, 1. 5mm thick. Raised round bezel with concentric circles representing the eye. Intended to protect the wearer against those empowered to inflict misfortune and harm through a malevolent gaze, a common theme in Roman pagan religion. As found condition with much of the original gold surface intact. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.