The bodies of two snakes form the shank of this Egyptian gold ring with a cabochon-cut red garnet in the center. Roman period (30 BCE-323 CE). Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and TimeLine Auctions Ltd.
Translucent Red Garnet Cabochon in Ring from Egypt
The bodies of two snakes form the shank of this Egyptian gold ring with a cabochon-cut red garnet in the center. Roman period (30 BCE-323 CE). Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and TimeLine Auctions Ltd.
Article: Garnet Symbolism
Credit: TimeLine Auctions Ltd
| Gemstone | Garnet |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Egypt |
| Jewelry type | Ring |
| Gem State | Cabochon |
| Color | Red |
| Transparency | Translucent |