3rd century AD. A silver ring with expanding D-section hoop, deeply fluted shoulders and scrolled borders to the plaque, raised bezel with red jasper intaglio engraved with a resting bee. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, items 254-257. 9.43 grams, 26.09mm overall, 19.15mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.