ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 11 7 1/2 Wear and surface texture from

Wear and surface texture from burial

Sized in its working life

This one is simply rounded at the top undoubtedly in respect to the constraints of the class system in which overstepping one’s place could draw scrutiny and even repercussions

perhaps representing a saltire or cross

Professionally refurbished with the heavy 24karat gold overlay restored

ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 11 7 1/2 Wear and surface texture fromGilt bronze, size 11. Rounded face band, 3. 0mm width. Stepped and expanded edge bezel with the center of pyramid form superficially imitating a gemstone and blatantly advertising the intentions of the wearer. Roman prostitutes were typically adolescents, largely slaves. Prostitution was practiced openly with brothels sometimes sharing doors with libraries. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Jewelry gift boxed with