ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 6 1/2 14 1/4 The bezel may have been

The bezel may have been decorated originally but now obscured by age degradation

These rings were made to operate the locks on jewelry boxes and wearing such rings was a status symbol

Rounded face and flat back

breaking metal had supernatural significance for them

Two and 2/3 turns

ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 6 1/2 14 1/4 The bezel may have beenGilt bronze, size 6 1 2. Rounded face band, 2. 2mm width flaring to the shoulders. 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.