A superb Persian Gold Ring, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 - 330 BCE Sculpture On the obverse

On the obverse

Provenance:   California Private Collection

rivaling even Antioch

They have been thoughtfully remounted in a modern gold setting

A superb Persian Gold Ring, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 - 330 BCE Sculpture On the obverseThis beautifully crafted Achaemenid gold ring, originally an ornament for securing hair, exemplifies the sophistication of ancient Persian jewelry design. The ring features a heavy loop of solid gold, expertly shaped into a smooth, continuous circular form with flat terminals at each end, indicating its original use as a hair ornament. Such pieces were worn by individuals of high status, adorning elaborate hairstyles in the Achaemenid period. The